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KU12 LZS

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,256 mi
Last recorded90,256 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 LZS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 90,256 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 90,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working side light not working [angel eye] (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer daytime running light not working [angel eye]

Pass 14 Aug 2024 81,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At joint to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At joint to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 81,955 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At joint to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At joint to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 67,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 67,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 65,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 65,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 62,969 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 61,097 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 55,953 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 51,234 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 50,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 41,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 30,820 miles

windscreen has damage than less 40mm outside zone "a"

Pass 24 Mar 2015 25,100 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 25,100 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KU12 LZS is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KU12 LZS, 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 KU12 LZS registered?

KU12 LZS is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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