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MV12 KKU

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,593 mi
Last recorded68,593 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 KKU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 68,593 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 63,208 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 62,278 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 62,264 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2023 61,812 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 61,812 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 61,473 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 60,916 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 60,430 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 59,430 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 55,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 52,656 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 46,811 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the test of some components.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 41,099 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 34,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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MV12 KKU 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 86.7%.

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 KKU, 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 MV12 KKU registered?

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

Is MV12 KKU safe to buy?

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