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VN12 HVH

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,117 mi
Last recorded83,117 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 HVH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 83,117 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 76,390 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 76,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner lip. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on the inner edge down to the cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner lip. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on the inner edge down to the cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2023 68,743 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 60,943 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 53,290 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 49,142 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 49,126 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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VN12 HVH is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VN12 HVH, 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 VN12 HVH registered?

VN12 HVH is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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