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Y30 HML

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,794 mi
Last recorded80,794 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY30 HML
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 80,794 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 76,972 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 73,335 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 69,359 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 64,836 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 52,318 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 52,318 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2019 37,625 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 29,370 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 26,265 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 26,237 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked 2x fractures on inner bead of wheel rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 22,135 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 21,536 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 11 May 2015 18,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

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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Y30 HML is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y30 HML, 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 Y30 HML registered?

Y30 HML is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is Y30 HML safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y30 HML shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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