2012 BMW Z4 3.0L Petrol · KO 2415

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward recurring suspension and tyre-related issues. The most recent test in September 2025 at 44,303 miles passed with only minor electrical faults regarding the rear indicators. While the car has passed its latest inspections, the preceding three years indicate a pattern of neglected consumables and component wear that requires close attention despite the low overall annual mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,164 miles per year. This usage is consistent across the decade, moving from 12,444 miles in 2016 to 44,303 miles in 2025. However, the low mileage suggests the car may have sat stationary for long periods, which often explains the specific issues seen in the record. Long periods of inactivity frequently lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown, which aligns with the mechanical failures noted in the later history. A buyer must prioritise inspecting the suspension geometry and alignment due to the persistent issue of uneven tyre wear noted in 2022, 2023, and 2024. The tester flagged inner-edge wear and general uneven patterns across multiple years, which points to worn control arm bushes, shocks, or incorrect camber. Additionally, the fractured offside rear road wheel recorded in 2022 and the previous rim repair in 2018 suggest the vehicle has suffered significant impacts that could have compromised the integrity of the wheels or hubs. The braking system also requires a physical check as the front brake discs were flagged as pitted and scored in 2022. Given the previous electronic parking brake malfunction recorded in 2016, the buyer should verify that the handbrake operates smoothly and is not seizing from disuse. Finally, the low-mile nature necessitates a check for cracking in tyre sidewalls and perished hoses, as the history shows multiple failures for exposed cords and deep cuts in the past.