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A23 JBM

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests35 (26 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate74.3%

Mileage

91,176 mi
Last recorded91,176 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 JBM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

26 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 91,176 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 77,397 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 77,397 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 75,400 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 89,017 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 71,175 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 86,598 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 86,598 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2022 65,351 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 82,414 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 59,535 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 74,130 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 69,358 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 54,210 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 65,255 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 65,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 49,475 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 57,758 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 51,305 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 49,133 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 49,133 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 36,989 miles

Engine covering & under-tray hinder view to some testable items

Fail 17 May 2017 36,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/18 90w (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covering & under-tray hinder view to some testable items

O/s rear tyre unevenly worn, torn, close to limit & also nailed & leaking

Pass 5 Aug 2016 41,753 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 41,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 26,432 miles

Offside Front has a cut in excess of the requirements not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 5 May 2016 26,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front has a cut in excess of the requirements not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 20 Aug 2015 34,388 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 33,441 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 21,556 miles

both rear inner brake pads starting to get low

Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,061 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 25,508 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 25,508 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 21,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 21,043 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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A23 JBM is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.3%.

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 A23 JBM, 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 A23 JBM registered?

A23 JBM is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is A23 JBM safe to buy?

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