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OS12 DAV

2012 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,384 mi
Last recorded53,384 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOS12 DAV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 53,384 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2024 49,662 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 44,589 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 39,354 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 31,854 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 28,242 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 28,108 miles

n/s front tyre worn inner and outer edges with fine cracks

Pass 16 Mar 2020 27,768 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 30 Jul 2019 25,412 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 21,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 17,352 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 13,953 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 13,953 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 20 Jul 2015 12,573 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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OS12 DAV is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OS12 DAV, 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 OS12 DAV registered?

OS12 DAV is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is OS12 DAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OS12 DAV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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