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KP12 ZMV

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,193 mi
Last recorded54,193 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 ZMV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 54,193 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 53,011 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 50,484 miles

covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2024 50,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2023 45,815 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2022 40,348 miles

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2021 37,745 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2020 36,547 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2019 34,116 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 34,116 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2017 17,537 miles

Front both tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Rear both tyres cracking in tread

Pass 21 May 2016 14,776 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 11,778 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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KP12 ZMV is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KP12 ZMV, 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 KP12 ZMV registered?

KP12 ZMV is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is KP12 ZMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP12 ZMV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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