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SL12 BWV

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,249 mi
Last recorded62,249 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 BWV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 62,249 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 62,249 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 59,397 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 55,829 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 51,694 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 51,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2022 46,147 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 39,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 32,617 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 28,086 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 28,076 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 22,846 miles

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 11 Feb 2017 17,570 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 15,007 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 11,236 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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SL12 BWV is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL12 BWV, 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 SL12 BWV registered?

SL12 BWV is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is SL12 BWV safe to buy?

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