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YC12 ZGF

2012 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,705 mi
Last recorded36,705 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 ZGF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 36,705 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 31,587 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 31,581 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 27,290 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 22,912 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 19,049 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 8,223 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 779 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 681 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 ZGF is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 ZGF, 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 ZGF registered?

YC12 ZGF is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is YC12 ZGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 ZGF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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