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SH62 CWN

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

60,122 mi
Last recorded60,122 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 CWN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 60,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 57,271 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 57,220 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 53,280 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 47,449 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 47,448 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 46,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 46,065 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 45,349 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 45,349 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 44,792 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 43,571 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2018 43,571 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Both front tyres worn on edges and cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2017 37,888 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 37,888 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

outer wall split nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2016 36,502 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 36,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 26,811 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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SH62 CWN is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SH62 CWN, 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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SH62 CWN is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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