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MV12 HVZ

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,179 mi
Last recorded72,179 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 HVZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 72,179 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 72,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked and cut 225/35r19 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/30r19 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen washers weak

Pass 30 Apr 2024 65,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2023 58,435 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 54,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 54,338 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 53,459 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 52,394 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 47,964 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 45,660 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 44,017 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 40,175 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 40,175 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 30,967 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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MV12 HVZ 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 85.7%.

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 MV12 HVZ, 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 MV12 HVZ registered?

MV12 HVZ is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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