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K12 AVX

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,207 mi
Last recorded126,207 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 AVX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 126,207 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 124,801 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 124,777 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 122,248 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front Inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 119,255 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 113,889 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 108,562 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 108,515 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on outer edges 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 94,126 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 79,393 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 79,392 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,756 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 58,684 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 46,823 miles

nails in both rear tyres

Pass 28 May 2014 41,089 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 21 May 2014 40,932 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,574 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 22,948 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 21,662 miles

rear discs corroded

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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K12 AVX is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 55,168 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K12 AVX, 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 18 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K12 AVX registered?

K12 AVX is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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