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P321 CYA

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,878 mi
Last recorded106,878 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 CYA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 106,878 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 97,951 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 85,222 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 84,270 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 75,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 67,211 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 67,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 56,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 42,082 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 28,481 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 28,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres age cracked and split in treads

small cracks in inner rim of offside rear wheel

Pass 2 Dec 2016 22,354 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 22,353 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2015 17,316 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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P321 CYA is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P321 CYA, 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 P321 CYA registered?

P321 CYA is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is P321 CYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P321 CYA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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