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RJ12 LGW

2012 BMW Z4

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,069 mi
Last recorded162,069 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 LGW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 162,069 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 159,015 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 147,064 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 133,391 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 120,997 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 120,997 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 111,022 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 102,895 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 102,893 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 86,622 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 72,129 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 59,109 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 59,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2015 57,119 miles

rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 8 May 2015 57,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

rear tyres bald on inner edges

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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RJ12 LGW is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Purple 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 RJ12 LGW, 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 RJ12 LGW registered?

RJ12 LGW is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is RJ12 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ12 LGW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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