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Y6 CKF

2012 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,175 mi
Last recorded97,175 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 CKF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 97,175 miles

engine cover and under trays

Fail 10 Apr 2026 97,164 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

engine cover and under trays

Pass 16 Apr 2025 92,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 85,941 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 66,450 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 55,801 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside rears worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 46,878 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 38,461 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 38,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2018 30,872 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 25,218 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 18,399 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 12,400 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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Y6 CKF is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Red 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 Y6 CKF, 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 Y6 CKF registered?

Y6 CKF is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is Y6 CKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y6 CKF 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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