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MT12 ZBF

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,811 mi
Last recorded55,811 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 ZBF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 55,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 55,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 50,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and heavy wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 46,220 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 38,547 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 32,539 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 32,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 26,613 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 20,291 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 15,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MT12 ZBF is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT12 ZBF, 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 MT12 ZBF registered?

MT12 ZBF is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is MT12 ZBF safe to buy?

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