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NL12 VKX

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,036 mi
Last recorded82,036 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 VKX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 82,036 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 79,656 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 79,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 74,992 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 69,910 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 64,840 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 60,529 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 56,844 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 46,793 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 46,793 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 37,430 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 29,963 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 22,095 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 15,173 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 15,028 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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NL12 VKX is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White 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 NL12 VKX, 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 NL12 VKX registered?

NL12 VKX is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is NL12 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 VKX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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