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WE 702

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests39 (29 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate74.4%

Mileage

46,554 mi
Last recorded46,554 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWE 702
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

29 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 46,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 46,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 61,888 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 43,194 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 43,194 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 60,555 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 40,583 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 40,583 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 59,061 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 38,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 May 2023 38,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 57,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 36,244 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 56,534 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 34,085 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 34,078 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 55,108 miles

Fuel cap seal heavily cracked / perished

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes , fuel pipes or engine

Pass 4 Jun 2020 32,831 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 31,081 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 31,077 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 52,578 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 27,810 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch under wing lose needs refitting

Fail 1 Jun 2018 27,810 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch under wing lose needs refitting

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 49,145 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 49,145 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 22,902 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 4 May 2017 42,297 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 4 May 2017 42,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2016 18,566 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 33,912 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 33,204 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 13,894 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 31,187 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 29,661 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 27,949 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 27,387 miles

signs of surface corrosion on both the rear brake discs

Pass 9 May 2011 24,951 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 22,261 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 22,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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WE 702 is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.4%.

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 WE 702, 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 WE 702 registered?

WE 702 is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is WE 702 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WE 702 shows 39 tests with a 74.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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