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Y28 SEW

2012 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,893 mi
Last recorded81,893 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY28 SEW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 81,893 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 81,617 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 80,877 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 77,781 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 77,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 75,116 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 71,848 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 64,384 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 56,773 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn nearly bald inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2018 56,773 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn nearly bald inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2017 51,353 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 51,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,508 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 41,906 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 35,656 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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Y28 SEW is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y28 SEW, 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 Y28 SEW registered?

Y28 SEW is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is Y28 SEW safe to buy?

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