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YG62 VZE

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,877 mi
Last recorded58,877 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 VZE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 58,877 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 57,892 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 55,857 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 55,855 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 53,497 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 50,608 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 48,651 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 44,756 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 38,319 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 38,319 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 31,070 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 23,449 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 16,846 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

under trays fitted

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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YG62 VZE is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc 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 YG62 VZE, 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 YG62 VZE registered?

YG62 VZE is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is YG62 VZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 VZE 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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