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YA61 OMW

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,008 mi
Last recorded42,008 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA61 OMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 42,008 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 40,019 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 38,310 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 36,842 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 35,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2021 33,340 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 27 Jan 2021 33,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge between sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge between sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2020 32,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 30,256 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2018 28,084 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 26,109 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 23,923 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 18,859 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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YA61 OMW is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc 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 YA61 OMW, 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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What year was YA61 OMW registered?

YA61 OMW is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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