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WV12 YNM

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,459 mi
Last recorded107,459 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 YNM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 107,459 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 107,459 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 99,457 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

surface corrosion to all 4 brake disks

Pass 3 Nov 2021 97,462 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 94,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 94,085 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 94,085 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 86,548 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2017 75,564 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 60,729 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 60,729 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 48,283 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 48,283 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 38,881 miles

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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WV12 YNM is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WV12 YNM, 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 WV12 YNM registered?

WV12 YNM is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is WV12 YNM safe to buy?

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