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BK62 VYL

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,524 mi
Last recorded115,524 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 VYL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 115,524 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 111,432 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 104,452 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 94,208 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 85,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 79,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 70,019 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 70,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 61,377 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 50,190 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

under cover's fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2017 50,147 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

under cover's fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 40,863 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 28,766 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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BK62 VYL is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BK62 VYL, 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.

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What year was BK62 VYL registered?

BK62 VYL is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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