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EK12 YZS

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,240 mi
Last recorded79,240 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 YZS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 79,240 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 77,820 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 75,408 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 73,074 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 70,649 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 66,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 66,677 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 58,271 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 45,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 39,655 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 36,742 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 28,199 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 28,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 17,524 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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EK12 YZS is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EK12 YZS, 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 EK12 YZS registered?

EK12 YZS is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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