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YE12 HMY

2012 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,780 mi
Last recorded39,780 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 HMY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 39,780 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 37,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 36,359 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to the outer sidewall, starting to crack throughout tread and 2 deep cuts in tread - benefit given (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the inside edge and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside edge, damage to the outer sidewall, cracked and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the inside edge and slight damage to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 36,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to the outer sidewall, starting to crack throughout tread and 2 deep cuts in tread - benefit given (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the inside edge and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside edge, damage to the outer sidewall, cracked and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the inside edge and slight damage to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 32,726 miles

front brake pads worn to 5mm/discs worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre deep cut in centre treads area

rear brake pads worn to 4mm/discs worn

Pass 20 Jun 2022 26,532 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 22,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

inner shoulder wear to both rear tire's (advise replacement)

Fail 11 Jun 2021 22,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread line (tyre size 225/35/R19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

inner shoulder wear to both rear tire's (advise replacement)

Pass 26 Jun 2020 21,838 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 20,482 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2018 19,043 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 17,824 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 17,824 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 15,472 miles

Front washers slightly blocked

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 18 May 2015 12,301 miles

nsf tyre has cracks appearing in tread

osf tyre has cracks appearing in tread

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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YE12 HMY is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE12 HMY, 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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YE12 HMY is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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