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NL12 YVS

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,273 mi
Last recorded55,273 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 YVS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 55,273 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 52,836 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 49,107 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 3 Feb 2023 44,063 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 1 Feb 2022 37,867 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 9 Feb 2021 36,937 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 33,151 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 29,195 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 29,195 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2019 27,984 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 24,203 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 18,849 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 14,840 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 11,141 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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NL12 YVS is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NL12 YVS, 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 NL12 YVS registered?

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

Is NL12 YVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 YVS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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