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MT12 XKP

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,425 mi
Last recorded72,425 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 XKP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 72,425 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 71,880 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative Worked for brake test (1.1.6 (d))

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working And Daytime Running Light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 65,065 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 60,298 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 54,928 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 51,124 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 45,053 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 43,798 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 37,248 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 37,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 33,704 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 33,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 29,865 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have some cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2016 25,914 miles

Nearside Front tyre has some kerb damage but no cords showing

both front tyres have some cracking between the tread and outer edges

Pass 29 May 2015 21,505 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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MT12 XKP 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 80%.

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 MT12 XKP, 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 MT12 XKP registered?

MT12 XKP is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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