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S12 BCH

2010 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

12,059 mi
Last recorded12,059 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW Z447,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 BCH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 12,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all 4 tyres perishing in tread

Pass 9 Dec 2024 5,175 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 5,015 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 5,015 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 4,992 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 4,479 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 2,979 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 2,677 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 2,268 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 2,109 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 1,793 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 1,529 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 1,178 miles

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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S12 BCH is a 2010 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2010 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 47,026 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 S12 BCH, 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 16 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S12 BCH registered?

S12 BCH is a 2010 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is S12 BCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 BCH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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