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AK62 HWG

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,453 mi
Last recorded85,453 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 HWG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 85,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 84,622 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 84,622 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 83,505 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 83,492 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2022 79,100 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 79,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 74,336 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 70,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30/19 rf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 62,775 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 62,775 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 55,459 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 55,123 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 55,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 45,922 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 45,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 34,556 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 34,539 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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AK62 HWG is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK62 HWG, 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 AK62 HWG registered?

AK62 HWG is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AK62 HWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 HWG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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