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YG12 TSO

2012 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,629 mi
Last recorded59,629 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 TSO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 59,629 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 58,964 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 57,770 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 56,033 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 56,033 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both front and rear. (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 55,246 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 55,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 54,490 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor hanging loose (not located in pad)

Pass 1 Oct 2020 52,913 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 51,610 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 49,971 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 45,565 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 45,517 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 40,941 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 40,860 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 34,793 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,328 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 TSO is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TSO, 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 TSO registered?

YG12 TSO is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is YG12 TSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 TSO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG12 TSO have outstanding finance?

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