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VK12 FCV

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,412 mi
Last recorded52,412 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 FCV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 52,412 miles

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osr and nsr,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 50,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s/f and O/s/f. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Under tray's fitted.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s/r and O/s/r. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s/r and O/s/r. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 48,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s/f and O/s/f disc's inner face pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s/r and O/s/r. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray's fitted.

Pass 2 Jun 2023 47,234 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower osr and nsr sub axles slight corrosion,advise

Pass 6 Jun 2022 45,106 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower osr and nsr sub axles have some corrosion,advise

Pass 3 Jun 2021 40,436 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower osr and nsr sub axles have slight corrosion,advise

Pass 5 Jun 2020 37,756 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsr,osr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower osr and nsr sub axles have some corrosion,advise

Pass 10 Apr 2019 35,091 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 30,547 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 25,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 21,590 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 17,769 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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VK12 FCV is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VK12 FCV, 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 VK12 FCV registered?

VK12 FCV is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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