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GK04 LMK

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,916 mi
Last recorded71,916 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 LMK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 71,916 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 71,916 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 69,710 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 69,707 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 61,276 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 61,276 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 55,777 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 54,651 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 51,367 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 48,887 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 48,792 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 40,923 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 32,142 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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GK04 LMK is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GK04 LMK, 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 GK04 LMK registered?

GK04 LMK is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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