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L4 YGH

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,820 mi
Last recorded84,820 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 YGH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 84,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases post flexi section clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 80,309 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 77,085 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 72,431 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 72,326 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard de cat pipe fitted (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 68,508 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 66,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre tread

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 63,908 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 63,896 miles

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Sep 2019 58,699 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 52,705 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 46,881 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 41,735 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 35,744 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2014 29,128 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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L4 YGH is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey 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 L4 YGH, 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 L4 YGH registered?

L4 YGH is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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