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RV12 YYJ

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

36,110 mi
Last recorded36,110 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 YYJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 36,110 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 31,055 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 31,018 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 30,631 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 29,579 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 28,626 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 27,913 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 27,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 26,953 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Mar 2018 26,136 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 24,720 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 22,868 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 21,526 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 20,949 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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RV12 YYJ is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White 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 RV12 YYJ, 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 RV12 YYJ registered?

RV12 YYJ is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is RV12 YYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 YYJ 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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