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DK12 XZB

2012 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

39,492 mi
Last recorded39,492 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 XZB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 39,492 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 32,730 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 30,021 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 30,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 30,003 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 28,284 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 28,282 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 26,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 23,684 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 21,283 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 18,057 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Fail 26 Mar 2019 18,051 miles

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Mar 2017 14,198 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 11,287 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 8,512 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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DK12 XZB is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DK12 XZB, 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 DK12 XZB registered?

DK12 XZB is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DK12 XZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK12 XZB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK12 XZB have outstanding finance?

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