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NC12 XDS

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,295 mi
Last recorded48,295 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC12 XDS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 48,295 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 46,916 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 46,916 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 45,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 43,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 41,846 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 41,835 miles

Nearside Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2020 40,108 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 35,062 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 35,023 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 29,271 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 24,495 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 17,779 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 14,785 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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NC12 XDS is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue 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 NC12 XDS, 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 NC12 XDS registered?

NC12 XDS is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is NC12 XDS safe to buy?

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