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SL12 WKN

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,603 mi
Last recorded110,603 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 110,603 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 110,603 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 106,399 miles

Screw in offside front tyre

Pass 29 May 2024 99,136 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 98,959 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2023 89,872 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 78,258 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 75,930 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 73,889 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 71,711 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 61,896 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,573 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 40,579 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 28,399 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 WKN 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 85.7%.

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 WKN, 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 WKN registered?

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

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