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AK12 XSU

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,877 mi
Last recorded106,877 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XSU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 106,877 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 104,787 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 103,545 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 100,300 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 88,975 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 88,971 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 73,976 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 58,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 47,699 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 31,547 miles

n/s/f tyre showing small cut on inner edge

wipers smear on screen

Pass 27 Apr 2015 24,269 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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AK12 XSU is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK12 XSU, 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 AK12 XSU registered?

AK12 XSU is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is AK12 XSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 XSU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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