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MA12 SXE

2012 BMW Z4

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,405 mi
Last recorded57,405 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 SXE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 57,405 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 May 2026 57,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2025 41,310 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2024 34,325 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 33,592 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 32,229 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 29,976 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2019 28,272 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 25,195 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 25,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 25,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords [255/30/r19]91y (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 16,084 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 16,084 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 12,354 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 8,316 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 5,043 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 SXE is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

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

Is MA12 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA12 SXE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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