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MA12 KBW

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,805 mi
Last recorded97,805 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 KBW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 97,805 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 88,742 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 80,046 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 71,183 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 71,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2021 60,720 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 52,048 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 52,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2019 39,894 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 39,894 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 34,118 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 23,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear deep cut evident

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 10,654 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 10,206 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 10,206 miles

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

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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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MA12 KBW is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MA12 KBW, 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 MA12 KBW registered?

MA12 KBW is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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