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YA12 UWS

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,516 mi
Last recorded88,516 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 UWS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2025 88,516 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 78,341 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 73,084 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 67,262 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 61,501 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 5 Sep 2019 55,260 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 50,461 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 42,490 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 30,618 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 30,085 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 22,389 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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YA12 UWS is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UWS, 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

How do I check the history of YA12 UWS?

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What year was YA12 UWS registered?

YA12 UWS is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is YA12 UWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 UWS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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