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SC12 VMA

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,935 mi
Last recorded103,935 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 VMA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 103,935 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 100,838 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 100,838 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 88,720 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 76,293 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 60,895 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 60,649 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 60,547 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 58,141 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 56,024 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 54,594 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 53,015 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 52,457 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 52,456 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge

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

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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SC12 VMA is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey 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 SC12 VMA, 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 SC12 VMA registered?

SC12 VMA is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 July 2012.

Is SC12 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC12 VMA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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