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LM12 DWW

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,816 mi
Last recorded98,816 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 DWW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 98,816 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 98,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 93,981 miles

Front both tyres worn inner / wearing outer edges

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 93,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres worn inner / wearing outer edges

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres worn inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2023 90,356 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Intermittently, fault on LED's in rear lamp(new O/S/R lamp unit recommended) (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Intermittently, fault on LED's in rear lamp(new O/S/R lamp unit recommended) (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Intermittently, fault on LED's in rear lamp(new O/S/R lamp unit recommended) (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres slight wearing to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 84,124 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 81,244 miles

all tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2020 78,626 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 May 2019 74,235 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 66,059 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2017 59,082 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 50,841 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,771 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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LM12 DWW is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LM12 DWW, 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 LM12 DWW registered?

LM12 DWW is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is LM12 DWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 DWW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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