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YC12 ZSF

2012 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,651 mi
Last recorded117,651 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 ZSF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 117,651 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 117,142 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 110,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 96,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 66,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 66,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 53,453 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake warning lamp on

Fail 22 Dec 2020 53,435 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake warning lamp on

Pass 31 Dec 2019 36,674 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 36,674 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Moisture in both rear lamp units

Pass 14 May 2019 35,063 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre kerb protection/sidewall has a chunk missing but no cords are exposed

Pass 21 May 2018 28,997 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 28,997 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2017 23,861 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 21,334 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 17,039 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 ZSF is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZSF, 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 ZSF registered?

YC12 ZSF is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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