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WV12 YPF

2012 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,021 mi
Last recorded132,021 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 YPF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 132,021 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 124,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively the inner faces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 121,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 116,613 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 112,127 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 108,284 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 108,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 105,870 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 105,219 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 91,082 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 77,976 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 65,261 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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WV12 YPF is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YPF, 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 YPF registered?

WV12 YPF is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is WV12 YPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 YPF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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