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IMZ 998

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,489 mi
Last recorded90,489 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIMZ 998
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 90,489 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 16 Apr 2025 88,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 88,752 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 87,798 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 87,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 86,515 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 84,206 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 82,537 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 80,997 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 77,887 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 60,779 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 42,195 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 19,983 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 19,199 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 15,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 15,421 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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IMZ 998 is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 IMZ 998, 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 IMZ 998 registered?

IMZ 998 is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is IMZ 998 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IMZ 998 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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