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YB61 EKT

2012 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,081 mi
Last recorded109,081 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 EKT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 109,081 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Nov 2024 107,590 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 102,200 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 96,000 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 96,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE WARNING PRESENT

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 92,652 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2021 92,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Flat spot in the centre of tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 84,839 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 79,203 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 79,203 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 69,672 miles

engine oil leak

wiper blades only just meeting minimum requirements

Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,911 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 53,607 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 34,695 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 22,291 miles

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 EKT is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EKT, 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 YB61 EKT registered?

YB61 EKT is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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