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NL12 YST

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,372 mi
Last recorded119,372 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 YST
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 119,372 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

windscreen washers poor flow

Pass 29 Mar 2023 107,270 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven/distorted on inner edges

Fail 24 Mar 2023 107,014 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ADVANCED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven/distorted on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2022 95,081 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides appear thin and signs of heat damage (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside rear registration lamp dim

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 81,814 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 81,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pads 60% worn approx

Pass 22 Mar 2019 55,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 41,748 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 34,250 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2016 22,984 miles

both rear tyres wearing down to between 3.5 and 4mm

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 15,415 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NL12 YST is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NL12 YST, 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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NL12 YST is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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