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ST12 LDJ

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,311 mi
Last recorded65,311 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 LDJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 65,311 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 61,247 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 57,842 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 52,479 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 48,909 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 43,707 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 38,221 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 33,522 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 33,522 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides levell sensor broke (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 28,104 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 25,575 miles

bonnet struts not attatched

engine covers and undertrays fitted

self leveling headlamp sensor bracket broken

Fail 29 Jun 2016 25,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet struts not attatched

engine covers and undertrays fitted

self leveling headlamp sensor bracket broken

Pass 15 May 2015 21,040 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)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside 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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ST12 LDJ is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ST12 LDJ, 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 ST12 LDJ registered?

ST12 LDJ is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is ST12 LDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 LDJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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