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YH62 YPA

2012 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,235 mi
Last recorded116,235 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 YPA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 116,235 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Apr 2023 109,811 miles

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2022 105,719 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Pad sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 99,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pads sensor disconnected, no lights illuminated on dash

Pass 15 Jun 2019 88,463 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 88,463 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 88,455 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 16 Feb 2019 88,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2018 76,653 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 65,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 65,662 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Front piece of loose heat shield found on under tray ,origin unknown, placed in vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 54,580 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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YH62 YPA is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YH62 YPA, 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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YH62 YPA is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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