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YP12 OYR

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,822 mi
Last recorded120,822 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 OYR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 120,822 miles

covers /under trays fitted

rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion n

Fail 10 Apr 2026 120,811 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers /under trays fitted

rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion n

Pass 4 Apr 2025 118,858 miles

2 front tyres low on tread

covers /under trays

Pass 8 Apr 2024 117,115 miles

covers /under trays fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2024 117,115 miles

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

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

covers /under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2023 115,133 miles

2 front wipers just in limit

covers /under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2022 113,241 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Apr 2022 113,241 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Apr 2021 111,701 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 110,689 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 104,168 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 19 May 2018 87,225 miles

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 63,668 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 39,273 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2015 19,189 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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YP12 OYR is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP12 OYR, 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 YP12 OYR registered?

YP12 OYR is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 May 2012.

Is YP12 OYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 OYR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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