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KW12 VEK

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,229 mi
Last recorded48,229 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 VEK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 48,229 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 45,841 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 41,417 miles

Front head light leveling device ball joint arm seized, auto leveling of lights working at time of test

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

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

Rear head light leveling device ball joint arm seized, auto leveling of lights working at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2023 38,512 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 35,280 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 32,735 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 32,736 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 30,112 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 27,322 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 24,157 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 21,204 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 15,071 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 6,773 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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KW12 VEK is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,996cc 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 KW12 VEK, 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 KW12 VEK registered?

KW12 VEK is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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The MOT history for KW12 VEK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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