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VK12 PDY

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

52,005 mi
Last recorded52,005 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 52,005 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 49,475 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 46,483 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 44,396 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 39,972 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 38,168 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 36,089 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 30,968 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 27,796 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 23,220 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 23,220 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 20,256 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 19,053 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 17,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres on 3mm

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 PDY is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PDY, 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 PDY registered?

VK12 PDY is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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