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EF12 KCZ

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,862 mi
Last recorded38,862 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 KCZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 38,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 33,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 24,648 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 23,731 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 23,037 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 23,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 22,496 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 22,102 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 21,122 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 19,633 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 18,813 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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EF12 KCZ 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 EF12 KCZ, 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 EF12 KCZ registered?

EF12 KCZ is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is EF12 KCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 KCZ 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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