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LD12 YWC

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,694 mi
Last recorded78,694 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 YWC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 78,694 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 78,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced initially works but stops (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 75,700 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 75,695 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 75,695 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 71,054 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 62,756 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 62,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 55,372 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 47,180 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 45,871 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 43,079 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 43,079 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2016 33,064 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 26,209 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LD12 YWC is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LD12 YWC, 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 LD12 YWC registered?

LD12 YWC is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is LD12 YWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 YWC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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