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FY12 FKO

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,032 mi
Last recorded96,032 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 FKO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 96,032 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 91,189 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 15 May 2024 85,241 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear edges low. (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray fitted

Pass 26 May 2023 81,457 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 81,457 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 78,886 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 75,831 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 75,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 70,932 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 61,225 miles

nearside front tyre small cut

offside front tyre small cracks

Pass 23 Feb 2018 48,948 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 48,655 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 36,441 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel has been welded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 23,287 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2015 10,341 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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FY12 FKO is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY12 FKO, 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 FY12 FKO registered?

FY12 FKO is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is FY12 FKO safe to buy?

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