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LC12 UBJ

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,894 mi
Last recorded50,894 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 UBJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 50,894 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 43,861 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 42,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Both rear coil springs cannot be inspected properly

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 41,866 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 39,095 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 39,093 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2020 38,968 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides just met with legal limit strong advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under cover fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2020 38,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracking on inner edge showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides just met with legal limit strong advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under cover fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2019 38,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides strong advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under fully cover fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2018 31,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 23,787 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 21,234 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 18,691 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 18,691 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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LC12 UBJ is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 43,358 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC12 UBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LC12 UBJ registered?

LC12 UBJ is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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