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PE12 RFJ

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,103 mi
Last recorded119,103 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 RFJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 119,103 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 113,401 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 113,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 110,932 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 110,932 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 107,153 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 107,153 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 102,109 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 100,694 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 91,344 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 91,343 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 72,919 miles

3d type no plates fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded but brake readings ok (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 52,172 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 40,000 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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PE12 RFJ 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 71.4%.

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 PE12 RFJ, 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 PE12 RFJ registered?

PE12 RFJ is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is PE12 RFJ safe to buy?

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