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BT61 YBZ

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,496 mi
Last recorded87,496 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 YBZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 87,496 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 87,496 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 85,720 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 85,704 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 79,071 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 74,273 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 71,481 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 69,994 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,406 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,822 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 50,656 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,826 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2015 43,045 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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BT61 YBZ is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White 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 BT61 YBZ, 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 BT61 YBZ registered?

BT61 YBZ is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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