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NU12 LSN

2012 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,571 mi
Last recorded45,571 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 LSN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 45,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm corroded but ok (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner tie rod corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm corroded but ok (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 45,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 44,573 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 44,573 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 43,736 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 43,736 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 42,899 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 41,841 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 41,841 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 40,639 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 39,545 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 39,545 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 37,633 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 32,828 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 26,155 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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NU12 LSN is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NU12 LSN, 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 NU12 LSN registered?

NU12 LSN is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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