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WG61 WCZ

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,407 mi
Last recorded49,407 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 WCZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 49,407 miles

Front Number plate slightly insecure

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 49,399 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured X2 as marked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/30/19 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 48,213 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 45,245 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 43,302 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 41,632 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 39,624 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 39,624 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 37,417 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 37,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 35,063 miles
Fail 12 May 2019 35,059 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 33,799 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 33,799 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 29,594 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 21,471 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 21,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

perishing to o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2015 16,498 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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WG61 WCZ is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WCZ, 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 WG61 WCZ registered?

WG61 WCZ is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is WG61 WCZ safe to buy?

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