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MA12 EMF

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,662 mi
Last recorded64,662 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 EMF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 64,662 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2026 62,204 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 57,656 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 57,656 miles

Offside Front Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 53,667 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jan 2023 46,700 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jan 2022 39,630 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 35,720 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 34,544 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 31,901 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Fail 18 Apr 2019 31,901 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside shoulder of tyre (also worn heavily on edges ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 17 Apr 2018 27,362 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 22,225 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 21,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and off side rear (4.1.E.1)

front and rear tyres treads craced

under body covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 15,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracked in tread

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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MA12 EMF is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MA12 EMF, 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 MA12 EMF registered?

MA12 EMF is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is MA12 EMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA12 EMF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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