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M70 YES

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,739 mi
Last recorded52,739 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 YES
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 52,739 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 52,739 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2025 50,197 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 47,804 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 45,057 miles

Front signs of cracks at tread of tyres (both)

Pass 21 Apr 2022 43,878 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 43,717 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 43,715 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x3 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2019 42,720 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 39,787 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 31,482 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 23,858 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,033 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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M70 YES is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M70 YES, 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 M70 YES registered?

M70 YES is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is M70 YES safe to buy?

The MOT history for M70 YES shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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