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MK62 AKZ

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,281 mi
Last recorded45,281 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 AKZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 45,281 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Jul 2024 45,039 miles

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 1 Jul 2024 45,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 44,788 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 44,788 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 44,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 43,795 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 43,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 43,699 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 43,142 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 38,825 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre perishing along the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 33,572 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 33,507 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 22,902 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring view of engine

undertrays fitted obscuring view of underside

Pass 14 Aug 2015 22,784 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MK62 AKZ is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue 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 MK62 AKZ, 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 MK62 AKZ registered?

MK62 AKZ is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is MK62 AKZ safe to buy?

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