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MA12 LLU

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,420 mi
Last recorded66,420 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 LLU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 66,420 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 63,850 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 61,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 60,155 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 58,551 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 58,471 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2021 54,586 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 50,326 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 40,777 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 40,777 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 35,624 miles

both front brake discs rusted

both front wipers smearing slightly

both rear brake discs rusted+worn/lipped

Fail 15 May 2018 35,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and offside front from inner side walls (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs rusted

both front wipers smearing slightly

both rear brake discs rusted+worn/lipped

Pass 26 Mar 2016 34,734 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 34,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 30,849 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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MA12 LLU is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MA12 LLU, 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 MA12 LLU registered?

MA12 LLU is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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