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GV12 AKX

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,380 mi
Last recorded74,380 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 AKX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 74,380 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 74,088 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 74,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 73,288 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 72,081 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 71,851 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 68,112 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 66,537 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 65,850 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 65,850 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 3 cracks around inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured large crack in inner rim on previous weld repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 59,887 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2017 59,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/35R19 rf (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/30R19 rf (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2016 52,239 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 43,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GV12 AKX is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GV12 AKX, 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 GV12 AKX registered?

GV12 AKX is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is GV12 AKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 AKX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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