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YK12 KZW

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,043 mi
Last recorded86,043 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 KZW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 86,043 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 70,164 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 70,164 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2023 59,021 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 57,174 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 54,244 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 52,059 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 38,399 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 21,962 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 17,703 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 14,983 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 12,964 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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YK12 KZW is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YK12 KZW, 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 YK12 KZW registered?

YK12 KZW is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YK12 KZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 KZW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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