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B8 JEY

2012 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,440 mi
Last recorded100,440 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 JEY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 100,440 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 98,047 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 98,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 95,100 miles

Under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2022 92,897 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 84,820 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 84,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,233 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 76,215 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on inner treadv and badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 67,578 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 67,360 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 58,652 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 52,026 miles

both rear tyres are worn on inner edge.

nail in nearside rear tyre.

undercovers are fitted.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 44,517 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 37,252 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing some checks.

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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B8 JEY is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B8 JEY, 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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B8 JEY is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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