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SL12 WKA

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

59,441 mi
Last recorded59,441 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 59,441 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 58,379 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 56,870 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 54,830 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 53,932 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 51,105 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 48,482 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 48,482 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 43,313 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 33,860 miles

wear inner and outer edge front tyres

Pass 24 Apr 2017 23,699 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 30 Apr 2016 17,029 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 12,169 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 11,957 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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SL12 WKA is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WKA, 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 WKA registered?

SL12 WKA is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is SL12 WKA safe to buy?

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