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CV12 YNS

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,097 mi
Last recorded73,097 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 YNS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 73,097 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 66,621 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides front (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 66,620 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides front (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 60,259 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 53,288 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 11 Jul 2022 45,968 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 43,938 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 36,125 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 21,590 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 20,930 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 17,284 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 17,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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 28 Mar 2017 13,532 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 8,987 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 6,649 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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CV12 YNS is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CV12 YNS, 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 CV12 YNS registered?

CV12 YNS is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is CV12 YNS safe to buy?

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