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SA12 XKB

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,251 mi
Last recorded137,251 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 XKB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 137,251 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 120,402 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 118,420 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 114,070 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 114,070 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 111,896 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 108,656 miles

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 13 Jan 2020 105,282 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 102,483 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 87,106 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 87,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2016 82,835 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 75,071 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 71,445 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SA12 XKB is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White 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 SA12 XKB, 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 SA12 XKB registered?

SA12 XKB is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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