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SL62 SZX

2012 BMW Z4

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

39,867 mi
Last recorded39,867 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 SZX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 39,867 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 39,294 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 38,476 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 37,834 miles

Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Fail 6 Jun 2023 37,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Pass 27 May 2022 36,970 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 28,327 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 19,611 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 14,052 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 8,512 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 8,285 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 6,902 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 6,663 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 5,908 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 SZX is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Yellow 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 SL62 SZX, 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 SZX registered?

SL62 SZX is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is SL62 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 SZX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL62 SZX have outstanding finance?

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