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RO12 VUD

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,100 mi
Last recorded58,100 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 VUD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 58,100 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 57,984 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 54,697 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 45,840 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 40,987 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2020 38,092 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 33,993 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 29,897 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 25,444 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 21,215 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 17,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RO12 VUD is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RO12 VUD, 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 RO12 VUD registered?

RO12 VUD is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is RO12 VUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 VUD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO12 VUD have outstanding finance?

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