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KM12 JZC

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,217 mi
Last recorded83,217 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 JZC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 83,217 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 72,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs moderately corroded across outer braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads may be wearing. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 62,171 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 62,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 51,813 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 51,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 43,540 miles

Both fornt tyres are worn on edges 2mm.

Both front tyres are perished

Both rear tyres are worn on edges.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 34,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 31,084 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 24,314 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 15,855 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 7,373 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 6,943 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 May 2015 6,116 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 6,116 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KM12 JZC is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black 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 KM12 JZC, 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 KM12 JZC registered?

KM12 JZC is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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