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EK12 ZVZ

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,244 mi
Last recorded20,244 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 ZVZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 20,244 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 19,543 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 18,892 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 17,942 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 17,922 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 17,038 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 14,133 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 13,671 miles

Offside Front Seat doesn't slide back and fourth

Fail 1 May 2019 13,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat doesn't slide back and fourth

Pass 20 Mar 2018 13,231 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 12,213 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 9,211 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 7,003 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 ZVZ is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 ZVZ, 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 EK12 ZVZ registered?

EK12 ZVZ is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is EK12 ZVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 ZVZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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