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WJ12 HYB

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,212 mi
Last recorded82,212 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 HYB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 82,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 81,294 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 79,653 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 May 2023 74,879 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2023 74,879 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2022 72,649 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 67,737 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 65,806 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 64,097 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 62,015 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 57,213 miles

engine management light on

Pass 8 Aug 2016 48,291 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,671 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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WJ12 HYB is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WJ12 HYB, 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 WJ12 HYB registered?

WJ12 HYB is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is WJ12 HYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ12 HYB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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