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WG12 XDF

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,157 mi
Last recorded58,157 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 XDF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 58,157 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 53,887 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 52,642 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 50,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 48,045 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 44,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 42,139 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All wearing on inner edges n.s rear is the worst (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 39,029 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 32,902 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 32,902 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 24,036 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 22,393 miles

front tyre treads cracking and perrishing

Pass 4 Aug 2016 19,234 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 19,234 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 14,605 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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WG12 XDF is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc 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 WG12 XDF, 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 WG12 XDF registered?

WG12 XDF is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is WG12 XDF safe to buy?

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