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YG12 ZBD

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,570 mi
Last recorded74,570 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 ZBD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 74,570 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 72,932 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 72,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 70,701 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 70,141 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 69,556 miles

Nearside plastic sill damaged ,ok no sharp edges

unable to check all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to check all components on underside of car due to covers

Pass 4 Aug 2021 109,298 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted unable to test most under side components

Fail 2 Aug 2021 109,298 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted unable to test most under side components

Pass 30 Jul 2020 63,099 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

unable to test some under bonnet components due to covers

Pass 22 May 2019 58,832 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to test most underside components

Pass 14 May 2018 56,768 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

Pass 9 May 2017 54,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted obscuring examination of certain components underneath vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2016 51,696 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 48,888 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 ZBD is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZBD, 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 ZBD registered?

YG12 ZBD is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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