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YC62 TEY

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,239 mi
Last recorded70,239 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 TEY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 70,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 70,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 61,189 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 61,189 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 52,305 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 35,347 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 34,733 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 33,481 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 32,824 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 31,532 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 29,545 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 29,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked/deep cut around entire tyre on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 27,151 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 20,418 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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YC62 TEY is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YC62 TEY, 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 YC62 TEY registered?

YC62 TEY is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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