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W13 ELM

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,070 mi
Last recorded59,070 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW13 ELM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 59,070 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor is detached

Stonechips in windscreen

Pass 31 May 2025 50,552 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front number plate cracked

Stonechips in screen

Pass 29 May 2024 44,407 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 43,510 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 43,464 miles

Rear Road wheel fractured both sides (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 40,571 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 40,549 miles

Rear Road wheel fractured both sides (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2021 38,516 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 36,709 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 34,844 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 33,300 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 30,028 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 27,166 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 23,459 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 21,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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W13 ELM is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 W13 ELM, 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 W13 ELM registered?

W13 ELM is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is W13 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W13 ELM 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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