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WD12 JBU

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

39,880 mi
Last recorded39,880 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 JBU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 39,880 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2025 29,351 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 29,114 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 28,465 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 27,590 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 27,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 26,617 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 25,468 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 24,558 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 22,682 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 20,395 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 18,077 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 9 May 2016 15,463 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 13,224 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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WD12 JBU 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 92.9%.

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 WD12 JBU, 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 WD12 JBU registered?

WD12 JBU is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is WD12 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD12 JBU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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