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EK12 ZVU

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,742 mi
Last recorded47,742 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 ZVU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 47,742 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 47,728 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 47,665 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 47,641 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 47,639 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 46,832 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small chip / crack in front screen [Zone A] (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 42,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 34,066 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 22,441 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 19,814 miles

both rear tyres have surface cracks in treads

Pass 29 Sep 2015 14,240 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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EK12 ZVU 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 EK12 ZVU, 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 EK12 ZVU registered?

EK12 ZVU is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is EK12 ZVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 ZVU 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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