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M26 LOU

2012 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,366 mi
Last recorded49,366 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 LOU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2024 49,366 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 48,737 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 47,947 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 47,231 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 45,736 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 35,515 miles

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

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

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

all tyres cracking inside tread and on sidewalls

Pass 28 Feb 2018 28,511 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 24,195 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 20,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 18,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M26 LOU is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M26 LOU, 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 M26 LOU registered?

M26 LOU is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is M26 LOU safe to buy?

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