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OV62 DSX

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,959 mi
Last recorded69,959 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 DSX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 69,959 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm/close to wear lead (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Osf Lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 68,290 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 68,040 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 67,500 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 66,370 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 66,370 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 65,992 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 59,661 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 59,661 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 54,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 49,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 43,973 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 37,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted obscuring some 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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OV62 DSX is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OV62 DSX, 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 OV62 DSX registered?

OV62 DSX is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is OV62 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 DSX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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