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ML12 CZS

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,713 mi
Last recorded59,713 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 CZS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 59,713 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 53,459 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 51,529 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear disc slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 49,908 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 47,843 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 45,879 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 42,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 42,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 40,493 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 35,546 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 30,059 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 30,059 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 29,210 miles

engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some under bonnet parts

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some under body parts

Pass 30 Mar 2015 23,381 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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ML12 CZS is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ML12 CZS, 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 ML12 CZS registered?

ML12 CZS is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is ML12 CZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 CZS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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