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L700 KEV

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,636 mi
Last recorded36,636 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 KEV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 36,636 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 36,613 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked in 3 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 34,146 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 30,994 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 30,970 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 27,953 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 25,442 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 25,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255 30 19 91y bridgestone potenza (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 23,408 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 21,469 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 18,137 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 18,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 14,740 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 12,567 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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L700 KEV is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L700 KEV, 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 L700 KEV registered?

L700 KEV is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is L700 KEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L700 KEV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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