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SL12 KOA

2012 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,329 mi
Last recorded88,329 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 KOA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 88,329 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 83,635 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 78,409 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 66,485 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 66,485 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Has 2 fractures on inner wheel. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2022 62,152 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 57,780 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 55,150 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 51,274 miles

nsr tyre has slight wear on the inner edge and some cuts through tread but no cords exposed

Pass 16 Dec 2017 39,450 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2017 39,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 30,387 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 26,234 miles

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

Offside Rear nail outer edge

Offside Rear worn inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2016 26,234 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear nail outer edge

Offside Rear worn inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2015 17,521 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 17,514 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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 KOA is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Silver 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 SL12 KOA, 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 SL12 KOA registered?

SL12 KOA is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is SL12 KOA safe to buy?

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