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HY12 KTE

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,442 mi
Last recorded34,442 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 KTE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 34,442 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 31,670 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 31,665 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Sep 2024 31,662 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 May 2023 30,790 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2021 29,956 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 28,686 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 28,079 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 27,534 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 26,321 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 26,284 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2015 20,870 miles

both front tyres cracking and wearing on inner edge

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 KTE is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KTE, 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 HY12 KTE registered?

HY12 KTE is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 May 2012.

Is HY12 KTE safe to buy?

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