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YY62 DFE

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,984 mi
Last recorded55,984 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 DFE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 55,984 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 55,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 52,926 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 52,891 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 51,257 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 50,131 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 46,576 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 41,042 miles

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

O/S FRONT PARKING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 30 Sep 2019 34,151 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 25,210 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 22,643 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 16,468 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 13,086 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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YY62 DFE is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YY62 DFE, 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.

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What year was YY62 DFE registered?

YY62 DFE is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is YY62 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY62 DFE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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