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SL55 ZOE

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,293 mi
Last recorded35,293 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL55 ZOE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 35,293 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 35,293 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 30,631 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 29,220 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 26,918 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 25,330 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 25,202 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 24,645 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 24,046 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 22,709 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 22,709 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 19,848 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 19,842 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 15,962 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 13,601 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 13,530 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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SL55 ZOE is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SL55 ZOE, 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 SL55 ZOE registered?

SL55 ZOE is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is SL55 ZOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL55 ZOE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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