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SP12 YHV

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,306 mi
Last recorded112,306 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 YHV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 112,306 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 109,221 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 104,535 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 102,517 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 22 Dec 2020 100,523 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 94,597 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 94,597 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 89,788 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2018 89,777 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2017 87,664 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 77,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 60,876 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,468 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 46,445 miles

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

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

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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SP12 YHV 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 78.6%.

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 SP12 YHV, 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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What year was SP12 YHV registered?

SP12 YHV is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is SP12 YHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 YHV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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