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OY62 UYB

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,238 mi
Last recorded79,238 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 UYB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 79,238 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 75,878 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 70,281 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 70,253 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2022 59,747 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 56,263 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 13 Feb 2020 52,456 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 48,318 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 42,395 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 32,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 28,775 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 28,729 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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OY62 UYB is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OY62 UYB, 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 OY62 UYB registered?

OY62 UYB is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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