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YG12 SFX

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,512 mi
Last recorded15,512 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 15,512 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 14,484 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 14,472 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 13,181 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 13,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 12,406 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 11,720 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 10,970 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 10,213 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 9,369 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 8,469 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 6,662 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 5,776 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 SFX is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YG12 SFX, 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 YG12 SFX registered?

YG12 SFX is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YG12 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 SFX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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