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YC12 YKY

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,648 mi
Last recorded45,648 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YKY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 45,648 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 42,658 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 40,484 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 33,769 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 33,767 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2022 31,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 28,834 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 26,842 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 25,151 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 23,543 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 20,279 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 15,782 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 11,587 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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YC12 YKY is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White 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 YKY, 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 YC12 YKY registered?

YC12 YKY is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is YC12 YKY safe to buy?

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