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R33 AKM

2012 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,738 mi
Last recorded75,738 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 AKM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 75,738 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 75,409 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/30R19 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight level sensor broke

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 65,408 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 59,338 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 59,338 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 58,986 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 55,691 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 51,987 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 45,224 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 35,078 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 12,676 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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R33 AKM is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R33 AKM, 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 R33 AKM registered?

R33 AKM is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is R33 AKM safe to buy?

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