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NG12 CPV

2012 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,613 mi
Last recorded146,613 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 CPV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 146,613 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 135,292 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Jul 2024 121,698 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2023 104,558 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2022 87,096 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 71,288 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 71,287 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 58,118 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 53,257 miles

all 4 tyres have excessive inside edge wear

Pass 6 Mar 2018 45,458 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 37,412 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 33,023 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 33,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 22,998 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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NG12 CPV is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc 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 NG12 CPV, 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 NG12 CPV registered?

NG12 CPV is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is NG12 CPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG12 CPV 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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