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AK12 YZL

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,133 mi
Last recorded42,133 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 YZL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 42,133 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 42,094 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 41,912 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 41,246 miles

Front tyres cracking and perished

Rear tyres cracking and perished

Pass 16 Dec 2021 40,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 39,046 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all slightly age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 37,290 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 35,091 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 30,336 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 26,062 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/rear tyre worn inner edge and nail in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2016 26,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/rear tyre worn inner edge and nail in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 21,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AK12 YZL is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White 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 AK12 YZL, 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.

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What year was AK12 YZL registered?

AK12 YZL is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is AK12 YZL safe to buy?

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