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LJ12 HLR

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,272 mi
Last recorded56,272 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 HLR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 56,272 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 54,689 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 54,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 48,203 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 46,268 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 43,946 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 41,309 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 40,684 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Nearside Front tyre cracking in the tread

Offside Front Tyre cracking in the tread

Pass 27 Jan 2020 39,433 miles

rear tyres worn low

wipers smearing on screen

Pass 15 Feb 2019 37,191 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 34,212 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2017 31,846 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,351 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 29,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 29,263 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 20,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LJ12 HLR is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ12 HLR, 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 LJ12 HLR registered?

LJ12 HLR is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is LJ12 HLR safe to buy?

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