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YC12 ZJJ

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,094 mi
Last recorded25,094 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 25,094 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 24,067 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 23,448 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 23,447 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2022 22,593 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 21,349 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 21,349 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 18,840 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 17,382 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Apr 2018 15,387 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 13,953 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 4 Apr 2016 12,196 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 11,536 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 ZJJ 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 84.6%.

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 ZJJ, 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 ZJJ registered?

YC12 ZJJ is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is YC12 ZJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 ZJJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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