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YB12 HFW

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,136 mi
Last recorded99,136 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 HFW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 99,136 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 97,260 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 97,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 96,701 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR DISCS HAVE SURFACE RUST (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 95,659 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 95,013 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 95,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pads wearing indicator broken

Pass 19 Jul 2019 80,957 miles

All 4 tyres worn on inner edges NSR tyre bald on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 59,470 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 52,632 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 42,604 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 42,161 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked Three Cracks around the alloy wheel (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 31,632 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 31,529 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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YB12 HFW is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YB12 HFW, 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 YB12 HFW registered?

YB12 HFW is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is YB12 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 HFW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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