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V3 HLJ

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,659 mi
Last recorded79,659 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 HLJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 79,659 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 74,580 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 67,422 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 54,925 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 49,662 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 49,622 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 Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 45,667 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 39,979 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 39,978 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 37,361 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 37,360 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 34,132 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER AND OUTER SHOULDERS

Pass 5 Mar 2016 28,181 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 19,190 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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V3 HLJ is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V3 HLJ, 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 V3 HLJ registered?

V3 HLJ is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is V3 HLJ safe to buy?

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