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YB12 HWK

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,774 mi
Last recorded71,774 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 HWK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 71,774 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 68,675 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 63,248 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 63,248 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 58,132 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 54,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 53,017 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 49,902 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 47,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Jul 2018 41,005 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 34,964 miles

Front deterioration cracks tyre treads

Pass 5 Jul 2016 28,351 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 22,144 miles

damage offside front tyre inner sidewall.

nearside rear tyre worn low inner edge.

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 HWK is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey 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 YB12 HWK, 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 HWK registered?

YB12 HWK is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is YB12 HWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 HWK 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.

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