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YS12 RZB

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,341 mi
Last recorded40,341 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 RZB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 40,341 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 40,306 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 40,294 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 40,240 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 40,096 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 39,946 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 39,912 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 39,778 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 39,094 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 38,039 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 34,220 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2016 34,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 33,743 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 28,602 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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YS12 RZB is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YS12 RZB, 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 RZB registered?

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

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The MOT history for YS12 RZB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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