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MK12 YFN

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,535 mi
Last recorded96,535 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 YFN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 96,535 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 92,634 miles

Central Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2025 89,115 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 79,482 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm approximately (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 68,964 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 59,091 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 48,216 miles

Front stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2020 40,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise on limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 29,859 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 29,859 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 21,382 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 17,152 miles

engine sheilds fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

underbody sheilds fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 27 May 2015 13,722 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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MK12 YFN is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 MK12 YFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK12 YFN registered?

MK12 YFN is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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