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YA12 YMZ

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,406 mi
Last recorded108,406 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 YMZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 108,406 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 101,242 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 93,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 85,326 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 75,858 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 69,861 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 64,852 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 58,255 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,484 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 6 Jul 2017 39,833 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 36,686 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 YMZ is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc 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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

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

Is YA12 YMZ safe to buy?

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