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YL12 CFG

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,845 mi
Last recorded77,845 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 CFG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 77,845 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 77,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2025 72,498 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 72,498 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 67,795 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 63,079 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 59,041 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 59,041 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 55,928 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 55,928 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 44,011 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 29,377 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 24,611 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 24,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 19,666 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 19,666 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 14,765 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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YL12 CFG is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YL12 CFG, 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 YL12 CFG registered?

YL12 CFG is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is YL12 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL12 CFG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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