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SV62 XAR

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,017 mi
Last recorded102,017 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 XAR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 102,017 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 98,256 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 87,419 miles

Front Wipers poor/noisy.

Rear Tyres worn and will soon require replacement.

Fail 26 Oct 2023 87,419 miles

Front Wipers poor/noisy.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Beam pattern not very 'precise'. Suspect bulb/fitment not 100%? (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyres worn and will soon require replacement.

Pass 1 Oct 2022 75,126 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Oct 2021 64,449 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Oct 2020 55,490 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Oct 2019 47,268 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 36,285 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 36,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 25,968 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 25,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 15,306 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 15,306 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 11,326 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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SV62 XAR is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV62 XAR, 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 SV62 XAR registered?

SV62 XAR is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is SV62 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV62 XAR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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