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RE12 VMC

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,729 mi
Last recorded85,729 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 VMC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 85,729 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 85,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread edge to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread edge to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 79,361 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 74,732 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 71,729 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 71,729 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 66,506 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 66,506 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear headlamp level rod seized

Pass 26 May 2020 63,037 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 58,760 miles

Under-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 49,838 miles

Cuts to N/S/F tyre sidewall , tyre tread perished

Front brake discs corroded

O/S/F tyre tread perished

Screw in N/S/R tyre , tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,910 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 35,289 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 35,289 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 32,506 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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RE12 VMC is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RE12 VMC, 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 RE12 VMC registered?

RE12 VMC is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is RE12 VMC safe to buy?

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