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SV12 ERU

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,603 mi
Last recorded46,603 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 ERU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 46,603 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 46,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 45,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 43,592 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 43,589 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Feb 2022 39,586 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 35,702 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 32,586 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 27,692 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 21,589 miles

nearside front tyre perished/worn inner edge slightly

Fail 6 Nov 2017 21,589 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked IN 2 PLACES (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre perished/worn inner edge slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2016 15,104 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 8,752 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 8,736 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 7,415 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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SV12 ERU is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SV12 ERU, 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 SV12 ERU registered?

SV12 ERU is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is SV12 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV12 ERU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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