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LP12 UHD

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,752 mi
Last recorded72,752 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 UHD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 72,752 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 72,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/30r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2025 70,030 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 57,099 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 57,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2022 54,286 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive from cover gasket area, close to exhaust. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Oct 2022 54,286 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision stalk surround missing, mechinism at risk of causing it to stop operating in event of accident. (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive from cover gasket area, close to exhaust. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 45,905 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 45,905 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 36,543 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 34,818 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 34,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is perished and in poor condition (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 31,547 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 25,283 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 24,989 miles

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

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

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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LP12 UHD is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LP12 UHD, 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 LP12 UHD registered?

LP12 UHD is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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