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M40 CXX

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,516 mi
Last recorded91,516 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 CXX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 91,516 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 87,137 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 82,224 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 77,173 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 70,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 62,487 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 57,223 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 50,659 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 50,659 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 49,354 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 49,347 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 41,624 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 33,385 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 26,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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M40 CXX is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey 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 M40 CXX, 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 M40 CXX registered?

M40 CXX is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is M40 CXX safe to buy?

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