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YB62 FZC

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,984 mi
Last recorded68,984 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 FZC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 68,984 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 68,969 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted cracked in 3 places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 67,705 miles

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 22 Mar 2025 67,705 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2025 66,394 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 66,377 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 57,739 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 48,732 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 48,732 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 38,725 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 38,718 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2021 32,420 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 28,918 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 24,786 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 20,652 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 17,200 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 13,244 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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YB62 FZC is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black 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 YB62 FZC, 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 YB62 FZC registered?

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

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The MOT history for YB62 FZC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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