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X99 AWE

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,968 mi
Last recorded66,968 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX99 AWE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 66,968 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 61,886 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 61,877 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured x 2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 57,866 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 55,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 55,080 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 51,396 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 48,417 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 44,317 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 41,380 miles

Offside Rear nail in tread

Fail 1 Apr 2019 41,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear nail in tread

Pass 27 Mar 2018 38,637 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 38,638 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 34,943 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 30,358 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 24,680 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Mar 2015 24,680 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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X99 AWE is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X99 AWE, 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

How do I check the history of X99 AWE?

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What year was X99 AWE registered?

X99 AWE is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is X99 AWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X99 AWE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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