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YG12 UVR

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,194 mi
Last recorded29,194 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UVR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 29,194 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 28,366 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 27,774 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 27,307 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 27,099 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 26,777 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 26,777 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 26,345 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 25,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 23,879 miles

Engine covers+under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

O.S.F tyre low depth +heavily perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 23,879 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has had the tread recut edge (4.1.D.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers+under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

O.S.F tyre low depth +heavily perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 22,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 22,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/30R19 (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 18,288 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 16,336 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 UVR is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UVR, 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 UVR registered?

YG12 UVR is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is YG12 UVR safe to buy?

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