2012 BMW Z4 2.0L Petrol · 1960 KS
2012 BMW Z4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 162,965 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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1960 KS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 162,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
1960 KS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW Z4 (1960 KS) between December 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
1960 KS Mileage History
- 22/12/2022128,393 mi
- 22/12/2022128,393 mi
- 17/01/2024141,332 mi+12,939 mi
- 13/03/2025153,041 mi+11,709 mi
- 26/06/2026162,965 mi+9,924 mi
Average of roughly 9,848 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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