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PJ12 UDV

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,500 mi
Last recorded90,500 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 UDV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 90,500 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 90,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 85,070 miles

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 27 Dec 2023 80,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 73,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs showing signs of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close too limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 62,805 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 54,042 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 54,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2019 44,034 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 44,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/35R19 88Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 32,371 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 30,165 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 27,298 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 25,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2015 25,786 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,678 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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PJ12 UDV is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ12 UDV, 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 PJ12 UDV registered?

PJ12 UDV is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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