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WR12 AVT

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,157 mi
Last recorded49,157 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 AVT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 49,157 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 48,340 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 47,577 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 47,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 45,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 42,496 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 42,495 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

front tyres cracking inside tread

Pass 27 Jan 2021 40,076 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 38,374 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 33,741 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 28,012 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 23,456 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 23,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear cut in outer side wall not down to cords and wear on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2016 16,594 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 12,440 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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WR12 AVT is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WR12 AVT, 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 WR12 AVT registered?

WR12 AVT is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is WR12 AVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR12 AVT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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