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LB12 YYX

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,093 mi
Last recorded91,093 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 YYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 91,093 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 91,070 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Multiple cracks inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2025 85,633 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cuts but to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Water ingress (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 80,328 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 71,193 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 67,466 miles

both front tyre walls scuffed

Pass 10 Feb 2021 64,672 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 64,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Stone/glass cut to cords yellow chalk. Bridgestone RF 255/30/R19 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x1 sml chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 62,160 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 55,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2019 55,120 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 45,904 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides approx 95%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 27,967 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 27,967 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 24,101 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 18,531 miles

O/S/F tyre worn smooth on inside edge

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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LB12 YYX is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB12 YYX, 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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LB12 YYX is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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