2012 BMW Z4 · 7,163 MOT tests
2012 BMW Z4 reliability
2012 BMW Z4s fail 17.5% of first MOT tests, 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 16 Z4 years (7,163 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW Z4s: 22.2%)
- 17.5%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW Z4s: 22.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 40% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 59,157
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,163
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 2.7% of tests fail here (727% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 79% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 BMW Z4
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.8%
- Lights and electrics4.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Wheels2.7%
- Brakes2.2%
- Suspension2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.19%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Road wheel fractured or welded defect 2.07%
A fractured wheel can fail suddenly and cause loss of control, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.49%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.26%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.98%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.98%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.23%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.11%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.88%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.04%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.58%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.52%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 BMW Z4 reliable?
2012 BMW Z4s fail 17.5% of first MOT tests, 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 16 Z4 years (7,163 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 BMW Z4 MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.19% of tests), road wheel fractured or welded defect (2.07% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.49% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 BMW Z4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 BMW Z4 shows 59,157 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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