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S999 RTR

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,759 mi
Last recorded108,759 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 RTR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 108,759 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 104,312 miles

Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective dash, red pad warning light on, (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front lower , inner arm bushes are weak, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front dash, service message

Front factory fitted engine and floor trims and covers,

Nearside Front Inner brake pad warning sensor is broken,

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 99,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 99,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected taped over (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected taped over (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 99,158 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 93,938 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 85,787 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 85,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 62,151 miles

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 62,127 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 50,565 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 50,120 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 40,051 miles

both front tyres cracked at inner wall to tread,

Pass 20 Aug 2015 30,615 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 27,249 miles

osf alloy wheel has had repair

Fail 11 Feb 2015 27,246 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

osf alloy wheel has had repair

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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S999 RTR is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S999 RTR, 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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S999 RTR is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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