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Y8 WJF

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,985 mi
Last recorded113,985 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 WJF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 113,985 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 106,489 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 103,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 103,817 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured multiple cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 100,539 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 96,930 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 96,840 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 90,922 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 72,362 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2M. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front tyre has cut in sidewall, no cords exposed at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2M. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 72,362 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front wipers smearing.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2M. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front tyre has cut in sidewall, no cords exposed at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2M. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 51,449 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 29,525 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 23,983 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 WJF is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y8 WJF, 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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Y8 WJF is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 October 2012.

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