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SM62 VUC

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

32,112 mi
Last recorded32,112 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 VUC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 32,112 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 30,110 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 26,339 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 26,339 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 21,527 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 18,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have light scoring & corrosion around outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 15,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 14,726 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face has light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 12,866 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 11,651 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 10,036 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 8,646 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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SM62 VUC is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SM62 VUC, 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 SM62 VUC registered?

SM62 VUC is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is SM62 VUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 VUC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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