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MFZ 450

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,794 mi
Last recorded108,794 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFZ 450
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 108,794 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 105,389 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 101,450 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 97,389 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 91,807 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 91,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked on inner side wall 225/35ZR19 88Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 84,771 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 80,566 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 66,395 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 58,616 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 58,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2016 52,150 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2015 41,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge slight splitting

Offside Front Tyre inner edge slight splitting

Fail 8 Nov 2015 41,051 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp No brake light when rear fog lamp turned on (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge slight splitting

Offside Front Tyre inner edge slight splitting

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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MFZ 450 is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MFZ 450, 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 MFZ 450 registered?

MFZ 450 is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is MFZ 450 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFZ 450 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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