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SH12 BUO

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,294 mi
Last recorded84,294 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 BUO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 84,294 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 76,051 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 73,529 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 73,529 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 70,887 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 68,062 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 63,516 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 57,988 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 44,653 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 35,490 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 35,490 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 32,268 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 28,726 miles

Nearside Front headlamp aim at highest acceptable level

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie-rod end (2.2.B.1f)

car fitted with sill, floor and engine covers obscuring the view of some components

slight bodywork damage

Fail 5 Aug 2016 28,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre badly cracked 255/30/19 bridgestone runflat (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre badly cracked 225/35/19 bridgestone runflat (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlamp aim at highest acceptable level

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie-rod end (2.2.B.1f)

car fitted with sill, floor and engine covers obscuring the view of some components

slight bodywork damage

Pass 2 Jul 2015 24,387 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BODY WORK DAMAGE

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2015 24,387 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BODY WORK DAMAGE

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS.,.

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT IS ON..

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SH12 BUO is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH12 BUO, 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 SH12 BUO registered?

SH12 BUO is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is SH12 BUO safe to buy?

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