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YS12 LRZ

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,116 mi
Last recorded79,116 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 LRZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 79,116 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 74,774 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 74,768 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 70,304 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 70,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 65,128 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 65,122 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 61,097 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 58,110 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 58,103 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner wheel rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 52,921 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 43,307 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 43,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 37,550 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2017 37,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2016 28,987 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 23,211 miles

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

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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YS12 LRZ is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue 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 YS12 LRZ, 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 YS12 LRZ registered?

YS12 LRZ is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is YS12 LRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 LRZ 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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