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WF12 LFX

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,308 mi
Last recorded122,308 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 LFX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 122,308 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 117,773 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 117,753 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 112,705 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 108,930 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 104,379 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 96,014 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 96,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 76,118 miles

Front disc brakes corroded

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge ,also has deep cut in tread (advise rep a.s.a.p)

Pass 10 May 2018 58,247 miles

Nearside Front disc brake in very poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge in places

Fail 9 May 2018 58,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front disc brake in very poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge in places

Pass 10 May 2017 47,157 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 47,157 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 35,447 miles

Front tyres bald on inner edges ,also have deep cuts in inner walls (advise replacement)

Pass 22 May 2015 24,058 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 9,777 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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WF12 LFX is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF12 LFX, 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 WF12 LFX registered?

WF12 LFX is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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