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SE12 CHZ

2012 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,836 mi
Last recorded89,836 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 CHZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 89,836 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 88,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 87,965 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 86,688 miles

Offside Front headlamp jet poor operation

Fail 18 May 2022 86,679 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp jet poor operation

Pass 18 May 2021 85,585 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 83,510 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 72,662 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 63,548 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 63,498 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 56,135 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 56,135 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 48,584 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 48,584 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 35,309 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 35,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SE12 CHZ is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Red 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 SE12 CHZ, 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 SE12 CHZ registered?

SE12 CHZ is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is SE12 CHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE12 CHZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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