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YC12 ZFY

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,274 mi
Last recorded123,274 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 ZFY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 123,274 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 115,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 114,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 109,875 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 103,008 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 103,008 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 96,974 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 78,735 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 65,259 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 65,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 50,082 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Inner repairs to wheel rims

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 34,774 miles

Engine and floor pan covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Front tyres worn low on the tread shoulders and perished

Nearside rear tyre has a nail within the tread area

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,807 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 ZFY 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 76.9%.

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 YC12 ZFY, 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 ZFY registered?

YC12 ZFY is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is YC12 ZFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 ZFY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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