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M6 YPG

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,875 mi
Last recorded89,875 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 YPG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 89,875 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 5 Nov 2025 89,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 84,219 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 78,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Nov 2022 73,070 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 67,157 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 67,122 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured multiple fractures (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 59,548 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 59,545 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured two cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 55,090 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 55,090 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 52,246 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 49,160 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 40,211 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 39,967 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 30,804 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,550 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 28,550 miles

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

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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M6 YPG is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M6 YPG, 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 M6 YPG registered?

M6 YPG is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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