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WJ62 YBN

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,302 mi
Last recorded66,302 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 YBN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 66,302 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 62,334 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 62,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 58,032 miles

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

Offside Front Inner wheel rim welded repair

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 57,853 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 53,287 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 49,158 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 46,892 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 42,928 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 42,927 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 39,359 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 36,642 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 33,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 23,413 miles

Both front tyres wear on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WJ62 YBN is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc 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 WJ62 YBN, 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 WJ62 YBN registered?

WJ62 YBN is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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