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YB61 DLX

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,828 mi
Last recorded103,828 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 DLX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 103,828 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 103,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 98,704 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 93,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus o/side have crack in the treads and cuts in the outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 89,947 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 85,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 84,143 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 84,143 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 70,794 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 70,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 61,313 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 61,313 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 51,679 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 40,671 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 40,671 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 32,214 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Jan 2015 20,688 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 20,683 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YB61 DLX is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB61 DLX, 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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YB61 DLX is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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