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LJ61 NPU

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,361 mi
Last recorded60,361 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 NPU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 60,361 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 59,162 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 57,171 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 54,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

the nearside front tyre has slight wear to the inner and outer edges

the offside front tyre has slight wear to the inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Feb 2022 51,920 miles

Front windscreen wipers smearing

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

under tray fitted - obscuring components

Pass 2 Mar 2021 49,657 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Intermittently (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 44,601 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 43,301 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 40,458 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 40,418 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Cuts to N/S/F tyre sidewall

Cuts to O/S/F tyre sidewall

Cuts to O/S/R tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Dec 2016 36,142 miles

Cuts to O/S/R tyre sidewall

N/S/F tyre sidewall cut

N/S/R tyre sidewall cut

O/S/F tyre sidewall cut

Pass 30 Dec 2015 30,526 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 30,526 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 24,565 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 24,563 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perished

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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LJ61 NPU is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ61 NPU, 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 LJ61 NPU registered?

LJ61 NPU is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is LJ61 NPU safe to buy?

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