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YA12 HDD

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,100 mi
Last recorded81,100 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 HDD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 81,100 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 78,435 miles

Front Exhaust flexible joint weak

Pass 6 Jun 2024 75,114 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 75,083 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 72,814 miles

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

age related corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 1 Jun 2022 70,421 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2021 67,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2020 65,542 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,832 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 53,909 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 47,913 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 38,999 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 30,038 miles

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

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

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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YA12 HDD 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 92.3%.

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 YA12 HDD, 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 YA12 HDD registered?

YA12 HDD is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is YA12 HDD safe to buy?

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