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YR62 OAE

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,520 mi
Last recorded80,520 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 OAE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 80,520 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 80,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 78,115 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2024 76,009 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2023 73,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 72,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 70,126 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 70,093 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 68,135 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 66,177 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 62,852 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 58,364 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 58,364 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 52,758 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 52,758 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 44,965 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2015 35,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YR62 OAE is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR62 OAE, 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 YR62 OAE registered?

YR62 OAE is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is YR62 OAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 OAE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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