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RE12 VBU

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,434 mi
Last recorded95,434 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 VBU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 95,434 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 92,359 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer walls slight damage

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 88,361 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 84,117 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 79,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 75,443 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 70,938 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 67,291 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 63,439 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 61,180 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 53,602 miles

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

nearside front tyre out of shape

offside front tyre outof shape

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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RE12 VBU is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RE12 VBU, 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 RE12 VBU registered?

RE12 VBU is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is RE12 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 VBU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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