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ML12 YDW

2012 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,667 mi
Last recorded71,667 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 YDW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 71,667 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 66,397 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 66,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x4 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 62,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 44,414 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 34,700 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 26,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 20,037 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 17,099 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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ML12 YDW is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ML12 YDW, 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 ML12 YDW registered?

ML12 YDW is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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