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Y3 DPG

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,838 mi
Last recorded68,838 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 DPG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 68,838 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 68,032 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 67,382 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 59,394 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 48,203 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 45,311 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake light not working

Rear both- road wheels have repairs to inner rims

dash display fault with light

Fail 20 Jan 2017 45,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner brake light not working

dash display fault with light

Pass 10 Feb 2016 38,435 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 38,435 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 28,768 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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Y3 DPG is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y3 DPG, 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 Y3 DPG registered?

Y3 DPG is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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