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SP12 LFK

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,249 mi
Last recorded61,249 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 LFK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 61,249 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 59,362 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 59,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 57,098 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 54,492 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 52,270 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 52,270 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 May 2021 51,327 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 50,316 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 47,038 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 40,446 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 40,330 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded inner surface (3.5.1i)

windscreen washers weak

Pass 9 May 2017 35,188 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 31,473 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 31,031 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 2 Mar 2016 31,027 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 2 Mar 2015 25,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP12 LFK is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SP12 LFK, 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 SP12 LFK registered?

SP12 LFK is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SP12 LFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 LFK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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