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M9 UMW

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,601 mi
Last recorded94,601 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 UMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 94,601 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 94,588 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2025 81,334 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 71,672 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 58,358 miles

under-0trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2023 59,358 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under-0trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2022 51,940 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 50,434 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 50,434 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 48,769 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 46,475 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 43,270 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 43,270 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 35,517 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 35,517 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres badly worn inner edges

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 28,535 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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M9 UMW is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M9 UMW, 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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What year was M9 UMW registered?

M9 UMW is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is M9 UMW safe to buy?

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