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YE12 TXN

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,928 mi
Last recorded90,928 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 TXN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 90,928 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 90,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 74,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 65,878 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 48,583 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 36,085 miles

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 14 May 2020 35,103 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 32,567 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 27,108 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 27,108 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 21,391 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm [Bridgestone Potenza RE 050A I 255/35/18 90W RUNFLAT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2017 21,391 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid w/wash reservoir contaminated & strainer(s) blocked (8.2.3)

Engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm [Bridgestone Potenza RE 050A I 255/35/18 90W RUNFLAT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 16,791 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 12 May 2015 11,894 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 TXN is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TXN, 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 YE12 TXN registered?

YE12 TXN is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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