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HY12 GKJ

2012 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,608 mi
Last recorded35,608 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 GKJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 35,608 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 35,264 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 34,906 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 34,908 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 34,408 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 33,725 miles

x2 rear tyres deep cracking/cuts no cord visible

Fail 27 Jan 2022 33,725 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

x2 rear tyres deep cracking/cuts no cord visible

Pass 16 Feb 2021 32,503 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 31,951 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 31,951 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 30,352 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 28,226 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 25,598 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 23,796 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 20,301 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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HY12 GKJ is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Red 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 HY12 GKJ, 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 HY12 GKJ registered?

HY12 GKJ is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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