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YG12 RKE

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,466 mi
Last recorded79,466 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 RKE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 79,466 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2023 75,469 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 14 Jun 2022 69,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front tyre starting to crack between the treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 65,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, worn to 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 60,291 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 53,197 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 45,338 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 45,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 39,917 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 38,063 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 28,971 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 16,905 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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YG12 RKE is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black 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 YG12 RKE, 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 YG12 RKE registered?

YG12 RKE is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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