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R99 MLF

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,064 mi
Last recorded66,064 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 MLF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 66,064 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Fail 3 Sep 2025 66,064 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 58,706 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 58,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 56,834 miles

Centre exhaust bracket is cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2024 56,834 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Centre exhaust bracket is cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2023 49,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 49,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 42,948 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 42,948 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 35,738 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 30,375 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 28,313 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 22,024 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 18,165 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 16,852 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2015 14,132 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2015 14,132 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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R99 MLF is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R99 MLF, 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 R99 MLF registered?

R99 MLF is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is R99 MLF safe to buy?

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