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YB12 JXX

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,555 mi
Last recorded124,555 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 124,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

unable to clearly see rear springs due to suspension layout

Pass 24 Jul 2025 118,133 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 109,068 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 109,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2023 101,189 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 100,572 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 92,090 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 84,345 miles

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 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 14 Jul 2020 75,651 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 71,776 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 71,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/30r19 - runflats (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on the inner edge 255/30r19 - runflats (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30r19 - runflats 2mm on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 64,536 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 53,063 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 42,939 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 42,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 25,565 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 25,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 JXX is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JXX, 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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YB12 JXX is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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