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SL62 GFG

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,248 mi
Last recorded48,248 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 GFG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 48,248 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 48,242 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 46,718 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Dec 2023 44,200 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 42,324 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres cracking on outer edge (2015/2017 tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 42,317 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres cracking on outer edge (2015/2017 tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Nail in tyre - 255/30/19 RFT (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 39,936 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 39,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/30/19 bridge stone run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 35,888 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge advise

Pass 2 Nov 2019 32,272 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 31,441 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 28,760 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2016 26,108 miles

Front tyres cracking

Front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2015 20,098 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 20,098 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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SL62 GFG 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 73.3%.

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 SL62 GFG, 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 SL62 GFG registered?

SL62 GFG is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is SL62 GFG safe to buy?

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