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WG61 PXX

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,519 mi
Last recorded102,519 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 PXX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 102,519 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 94,746 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 87,368 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 81,272 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 81,265 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 79,785 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 76,652 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 72,962 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 72,835 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 68,851 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 68,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 65,362 miles

engine covers and under trays obs curing some components

Fail 4 Dec 2017 65,362 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine covers and under trays obs curing some components

Fail 24 Nov 2017 65,101 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 57,307 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 57,307 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake warning on dash

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 45,684 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 36,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 36,655 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WG61 PXX is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WG61 PXX, 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 WG61 PXX registered?

WG61 PXX is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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