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YB62 FMX

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,735 mi
Last recorded112,735 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 FMX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 112,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (and o/s/r) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (and o/s/r lower and upper arms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 112,735 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (and o/s/r) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (and o/s/r lower and upper arms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 108,277 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 108,277 miles

Registration plate incorrect front and rear (0.1 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 105,100 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 102,699 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 98,454 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 93,711 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 90,680 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 84,486 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 79,107 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 72,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

under-trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 60,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YB62 FMX is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YB62 FMX, 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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What year was YB62 FMX registered?

YB62 FMX is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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