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VU12 PYW

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,787 mi
Last recorded88,787 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 PYW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 88,787 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 86,035 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 86,032 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 83,488 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 80,954 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 77,041 miles

Front chunks out of both front tyre sidewalls.

Fail 23 Nov 2021 77,023 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front chunks out of both front tyre sidewalls.

Pass 24 Nov 2020 72,014 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 64,522 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 63,590 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 62,243 miles

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

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

engine covers are fitted obscuring some components

under trays are fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 May 2016 59,298 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 59,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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VU12 PYW is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VU12 PYW, 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 VU12 PYW registered?

VU12 PYW is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 August 2012.

Is VU12 PYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 PYW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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