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YA12 VRC

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,512 mi
Last recorded53,512 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 53,512 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 51,059 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 49,277 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 46,522 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 44,201 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 42,744 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 40,922 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 40,923 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 39,089 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 36,350 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 31,499 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 27,859 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 23,462 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 VRC 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 VRC, 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 VRC registered?

YA12 VRC is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 August 2012.

Is YA12 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 VRC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YA12 VRC have outstanding finance?

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