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YB62 OCU

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,166 mi
Last recorded44,166 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 44,166 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 35,975 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 35,579 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 34,219 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 33,011 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 33,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/35/19 (RFT) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 31,694 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 30,372 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 28,704 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 27,106 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 25,137 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 23,346 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear getting low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 21,036 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 OCU is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OCU, 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 OCU registered?

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

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