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SD62 YHN

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,314 mi
Last recorded74,314 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 YHN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 74,314 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 74,314 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 67,619 miles

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Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 63,505 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 63,500 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 54,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 46,869 miles

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Tyre obviously under inflated both rear (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have cracks in inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 41,707 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 37,871 miles

both front brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 8 Aug 2019 37,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front brake discs corroded/worn

headlamp self levelling system, front switch linkage insecure

low tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 19 May 2018 30,851 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs corroded/worn

cracks in both front tyres

Pass 6 Jun 2017 27,100 miles

ENGINE AND UNDERTRAY COVERS FITTED

Fail 5 Jun 2017 27,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 26,894 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked two cracks on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/30/19 Y run flat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/30/19 Y run flat (4.1.E.1)

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 22,750 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 16,217 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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SD62 YHN is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SD62 YHN, 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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SD62 YHN is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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