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BO53 PWD

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,463 mi
Last recorded93,463 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 PWD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 93,463 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 80,074 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 72,881 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 72,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 65,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 59,165 miles

Front brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 9 Nov 2020 54,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 45,400 miles

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

front exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 6 Jun 2019 45,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure through to cords and wires (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jun 2018 37,123 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2018 36,833 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 34,681 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 32,709 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,434 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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BO53 PWD is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BO53 PWD, 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 BO53 PWD registered?

BO53 PWD is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is BO53 PWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO53 PWD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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