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SV12 YHK

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,291 mi
Last recorded110,291 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 YHK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 110,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling under Plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water Ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Buddling under Plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Boot Floor and Surrounding Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 110,113 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling under Plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water Ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Buddling under Plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Boot Floor and Surrounding Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 94,588 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative does not return without assistance (4.1.6 (a) (i))

excessive corrosion on rear suspension and diff area

Fail 18 Dec 2023 94,340 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working repeater lamp inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative does not return without assistance (4.1.6 (a) (i))

excessive corrosion on rear suspension and diff area

Pass 13 Jan 2023 79,007 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 79,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 78,684 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 75,980 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 72,650 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 61,253 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 52,549 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Both. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 38,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 Mar 2016 30,119 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2016 30,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 20,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SV12 YHK is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SV12 YHK, 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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SV12 YHK is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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