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LD12 ZFZ

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,297 mi
Last recorded49,297 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 ZFZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 49,297 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 49,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 48,199 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 46,954 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 36,975 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 29,576 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 28,532 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 27,772 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 27,769 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 26,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 26,944 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 23,201 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 20,343 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 20,343 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2015 15,982 miles

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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LD12 ZFZ is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LD12 ZFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD12 ZFZ registered?

LD12 ZFZ is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 April 2012.

Is LD12 ZFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 ZFZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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