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LS12 TWC

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,218 mi
Last recorded84,218 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 TWC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 84,218 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 80,949 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 80,949 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 78,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil borderline (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 78,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil borderline (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 75,908 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 70,357 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 70,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 62,831 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view borderline (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 54,794 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to both front brake discs on inner face

Fail 14 Jun 2018 54,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to both front brake discs on inner face

Pass 9 Jun 2017 46,868 miles

n/s/f tyre has small cuts and tyre wearing on edges

Fail 9 Jun 2017 46,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre has small cuts and tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 May 2016 40,888 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

light wear to front tyre edges

Pass 19 Jun 2015 34,197 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2015 34,197 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LS12 TWC is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LS12 TWC, 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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LS12 TWC is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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