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YB12 HYM

2012 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,122 mi
Last recorded88,122 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 HYM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 88,122 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 88,061 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 83,814 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 79,090 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 74,505 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 70,100 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 66,612 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 62,516 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 57,465 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 51,752 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 47,204 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 47,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn tread inner edge and close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 37,762 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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YB12 HYM is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Silver 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 HYM, 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 HYM registered?

YB12 HYM is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is YB12 HYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 HYM 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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