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LL12 NCV

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,156 mi
Last recorded97,156 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 NCV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 97,156 miles

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 29 Jan 2025 95,658 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 91,800 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 91,796 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 83,736 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 82,900 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 82,900 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 82,007 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 82,007 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 79,263 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,802 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2018 68,335 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 68,335 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 52,441 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 52,441 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 38,780 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on edges and small cuts in tread.

Pass 13 May 2015 27,097 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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LL12 NCV is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LL12 NCV, 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 LL12 NCV registered?

LL12 NCV is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is LL12 NCV safe to buy?

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