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Y8 NMG

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (23 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.8%

Mileage

80,238 mi
Last recorded80,238 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 NMG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

23 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 80,238 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2026 102,317 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 75,963 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 99,227 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 67,402 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 95,817 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 62,156 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 62,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 88,641 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 58,221 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 78,647 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Nearside tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 54,327 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 71,711 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 49,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 66,368 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 45,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 57,968 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 40,087 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2018 49,273 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 34,850 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 44,094 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 29,311 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 35,969 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 21,165 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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Y8 NMG is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.8%.

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 Y8 NMG, 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 Y8 NMG registered?

Y8 NMG is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is Y8 NMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y8 NMG shows 24 tests with a 95.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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