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LV12 NWR

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,886 mi
Last recorded88,886 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 NWR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 88,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 69,490 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn close to manufactures min. thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 56,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn down to 2.1mm and is significantly worn on it's inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 40,774 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 35,832 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2020 30,526 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 28,026 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 28,026 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 25,847 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 24,006 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 20,158 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 15,598 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 15,598 miles

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

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 NWR is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 LV12 NWR, 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

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What year was LV12 NWR registered?

LV12 NWR is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is LV12 NWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 NWR 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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