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S5 ANN

2012 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,366 mi
Last recorded40,366 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 ANN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 40,366 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 39,698 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 38,612 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracked between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play in the top column (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 37,097 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 34,679 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 34,651 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 33,180 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 31,864 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 31,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 31,202 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 29,718 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 27,524 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 25,128 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 21,449 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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S5 ANN 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 S5 ANN, 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 S5 ANN registered?

S5 ANN is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is S5 ANN safe to buy?

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