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LV12 LJJ

2012 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,164 mi
Last recorded98,164 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 LJJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 98,164 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 98,139 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 97,386 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 82,017 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 68,938 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 68,938 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 52,571 miles

Offside Front small stone chip in upper screen

Fail 12 Jun 2020 52,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front small stone chip in upper screen

Pass 24 Jun 2019 42,642 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 33,444 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 25,952 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 14,430 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 14,220 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 11,978 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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LV12 LJJ is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV12 LJJ, 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

How do I check the history of LV12 LJJ?

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What year was LV12 LJJ registered?

LV12 LJJ is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is LV12 LJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 LJJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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