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SD12 RYR

2012 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,678 mi
Last recorded127,678 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 RYR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 127,678 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 114,506 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 98,427 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 82,668 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 82,668 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 61,533 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 54,197 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 41,112 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 30,006 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 21,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SD12 RYR is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SD12 RYR, 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 SD12 RYR registered?

SD12 RYR is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SD12 RYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD12 RYR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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