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NY12 GZS

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,893 mi
Last recorded117,893 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY12 GZS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 117,893 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 106,746 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 100,003 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, by door seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

brake warning indicator on dash

Pass 14 Jun 2023 82,964 miles

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

brake pad warning indicator on dash

Pass 13 Jun 2022 65,184 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 65,038 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 62,523 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 62,523 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 56,001 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 50,832 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 50,832 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 45,325 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 45,325 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 39,990 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 31,054 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 22,707 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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NY12 GZS is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NY12 GZS, 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 NY12 GZS registered?

NY12 GZS is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is NY12 GZS safe to buy?

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