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VK62 EBN

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

28,181 mi
Last recorded28,181 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 EBN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 28,181 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 27,507 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 25,855 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 22,573 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 20,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 20,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus tyre is perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 18,261 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front 225/40/18---2012 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 255/35/18----2012 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 16,572 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 16,572 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 14,265 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 13,161 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 12,514 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 10,168 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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VK62 EBN is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VK62 EBN, 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 VK62 EBN registered?

VK62 EBN is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is VK62 EBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK62 EBN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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