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PX12 YSG

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,514 mi
Last recorded60,514 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 YSG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 60,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 58,510 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav ()

Fail 14 Jan 2025 58,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav ()

Pass 13 Nov 2023 56,032 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 53,197 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 50,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 49,416 miles

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))

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 2 May 2019 45,768 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 45,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 41,656 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 34,988 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 34,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 28,262 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 20,762 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 20,585 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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PX12 YSG is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PX12 YSG, 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 PX12 YSG registered?

PX12 YSG is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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