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RF12 XAW

2012 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,785 mi
Last recorded76,785 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 XAW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 76,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear General corrosion across suspension components and both hubs

Fail 8 May 2026 76,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily cracking/perishing, cords exposed within cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear General corrosion across suspension components and both hubs

Pass 13 Jan 2025 72,911 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 70,482 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 66,427 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 61,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear tail pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 54,462 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 47,941 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 42,196 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 36,287 miles

Front tyres perished and worn on edges.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 25,729 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 15,460 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 11,751 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 11,751 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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RF12 XAW is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RF12 XAW, 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 RF12 XAW registered?

RF12 XAW is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is RF12 XAW safe to buy?

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