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YE12 HVF

2012 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,751 mi
Last recorded61,751 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 HVF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 61,751 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 61,248 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 61,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 51,711 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 49,626 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 45,725 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 40,622 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 31,846 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 24,358 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 24,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 17,116 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 15,426 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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YE12 HVF is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YE12 HVF, 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 YE12 HVF registered?

YE12 HVF is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is YE12 HVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 HVF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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