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HY12 GCX

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,725 mi
Last recorded109,725 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 GCX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 109,725 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 91,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 72,618 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 66,316 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 63,252 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 51,839 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 53,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 53,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/35/19 RSC (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner

Pass 12 Apr 2018 43,151 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 33,462 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Apr 2017 33,455 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 29 Apr 2017 33,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 May 2016 31,263 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items of test

Pass 2 Jun 2015 28,662 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,488 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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HY12 GCX 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 80%.

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 HY12 GCX, 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 HY12 GCX registered?

HY12 GCX is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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