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HY12 GDF

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,244 mi
Last recorded112,244 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 112,244 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 112,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 107,626 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2024 107,624 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/35 (RF) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

TPMS Light on

Under tray fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2023 101,599 miles

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

TPMS on

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2022 95,918 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under tray covers fitted

tested wet

Fail 25 Aug 2022 95,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Under tray covers fitted

tested wet

Pass 27 Aug 2021 91,461 miles

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Brake Fluid looks Like Contaminated.

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 91,446 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Brake Fluid looks Like Contaminated.

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 86,656 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 72,885 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 72,885 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 59,331 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 46,998 miles

Rear Both tyres starting to wear low

Under body covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 31,789 miles

ALL COVERS FITTED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW AND WORN ON EDGES

UNABLE TO VIEW REAR COIL SPRINGS FULLY

Pass 25 Mar 2015 14,873 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 GDF is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GDF, 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 GDF registered?

HY12 GDF is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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