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SB12 VKK

2012 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,288 mi
Last recorded88,288 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 VKK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 88,288 miles

corrosion at all brake discs

Fail 6 May 2026 88,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion at all brake discs

Pass 25 Apr 2024 86,755 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 74,088 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 68,621 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2021 65,738 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 59,989 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 51,044 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 51,043 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 41,917 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Fail 17 May 2018 41,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Bridgestone Potenza RSC 255/30 X R19Y (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside rear tyre tread worn down to 2.5mm and worn out on inner edge. [Bridgestone Potenza RSC 255/30 X R19Y].

Pass 16 May 2017 36,258 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 28,180 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 28,179 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2015 18,086 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 18,024 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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SB12 VKK is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB12 VKK, 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 SB12 VKK registered?

SB12 VKK is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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