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KU12 ZJZ

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,552 mi
Last recorded80,552 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 ZJZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 80,552 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2025 78,246 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 74,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 68,382 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 59,335 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 52,867 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre distorted around inner rim protection band

Pass 11 Mar 2020 48,478 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 39,964 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 39,961 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear wheel bearing not tested brake binding

Pass 21 Feb 2018 35,327 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 30,604 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,439 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 22,376 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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KU12 ZJZ is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 KU12 ZJZ, 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 KU12 ZJZ registered?

KU12 ZJZ is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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