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SH12 VYR

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,640 mi
Last recorded82,640 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 VYR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 82,640 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 78,760 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 71,686 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 63,718 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 55,199 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 49,285 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 48,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35/19 r/flat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 48,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/30/19 r/flat bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35/19 r/flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 44,068 miles

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges (255/30/19 r/f)

Pass 29 Jun 2018 38,936 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 34,855 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 32,770 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,185 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 27,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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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SH12 VYR is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SH12 VYR, 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 SH12 VYR registered?

SH12 VYR is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is SH12 VYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 VYR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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