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Y14 AEW

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,843 mi
Last recorded147,843 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY14 AEW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 147,843 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 142,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 138,016 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 132,561 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 127,072 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 122,410 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 104,294 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 104,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 90,285 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 90,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 77,553 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 65,254 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 50,365 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

front wiper blades smearing

n/s/r tyre getting low

small chips in front windscreen

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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Y14 AEW is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y14 AEW, 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 Y14 AEW registered?

Y14 AEW is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is Y14 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y14 AEW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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