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W500 PJD

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,106 mi
Last recorded34,106 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW500 PJD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 34,106 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 34,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 31,270 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 28,323 miles

Front tyres are low on inner edge and cracked within tread area

Rear tyres are low on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2023 24,409 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 20,914 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))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 18,412 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 18,195 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 15,963 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 15,961 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2018 14,300 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 12,720 miles

rear tyres starting to wear inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2016 10,407 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 7,309 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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W500 PJD is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W500 PJD, 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 W500 PJD registered?

W500 PJD is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is W500 PJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W500 PJD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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