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KW12 VEV

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,555 mi
Last recorded28,555 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 VEV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 28,555 miles

Rear rear suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2025 28,554 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 28,549 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 28,487 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 28,464 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 28,385 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 28,367 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 28,367 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 25,743 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 23,556 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 19,872 miles

Front tyres cracking in treads

covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 15,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner + outer edges

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 VEV is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

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

Is KW12 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 VEV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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