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YC12 TMV

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,575 mi
Last recorded73,575 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 TMV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 73,575 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 43,511 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 41,244 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 38,055 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 36,639 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 34,361 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Mar 2020 32,685 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 30,279 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 26,788 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 22,962 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 21,277 miles

N/S/R Tyre tread depth on legal limit.

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 15,894 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 15,894 miles

Front 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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YC12 TMV is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue 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 YC12 TMV, 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 YC12 TMV registered?

YC12 TMV is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 April 2012.

Is YC12 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 TMV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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