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TY06 RUM

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,247 mi
Last recorded43,247 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTY06 RUM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 43,247 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 40,673 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 38,674 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 38,645 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively cracked on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2022 37,221 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 37,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 35,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 35,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 32,363 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2019 28,440 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 24,238 miles

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

under trays

Pass 7 Nov 2017 22,418 miles

under trays and rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2016 20,937 miles

under trays and rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 21 Dec 2015 14,267 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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TY06 RUM 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 TY06 RUM, 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 TY06 RUM registered?

TY06 RUM is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is TY06 RUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for TY06 RUM 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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