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V88 ECB

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,426 mi
Last recorded72,426 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 ECB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 72,426 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 72,425 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage to suspension broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 66,924 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 61,907 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 55,608 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 54,250 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 49,440 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 8 Jun 2018 43,358 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 36,420 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 27,087 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 26,620 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 26,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2015 22,465 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 22,459 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V88 ECB 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 78.6%.

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 V88 ECB, 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 V88 ECB registered?

V88 ECB is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is V88 ECB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V88 ECB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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