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SO62 LBX

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,818 mi
Last recorded57,818 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO62 LBX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 57,818 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2025 57,311 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 53,143 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 51,935 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 51,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washers poor

Fail 5 May 2023 51,096 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 48,614 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 45,771 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 45,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 42,054 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 42,054 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 39,405 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 37,799 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 37,799 miles

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

headlamp aim low but still within testable limits

Pass 16 Oct 2015 25,657 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 25,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SO62 LBX is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO62 LBX, 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 SO62 LBX registered?

SO62 LBX is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is SO62 LBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO62 LBX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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