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YK12 VUA

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,951 mi
Last recorded104,951 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 VUA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 104,951 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 104,659 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 103,111 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 87,095 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 70,872 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 70,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 60,436 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 53,860 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 53,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,630 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 36,207 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 30,274 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 23,264 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 17,525 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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YK12 VUA 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 YK12 VUA, 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 YK12 VUA registered?

YK12 VUA is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YK12 VUA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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