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J12 CHK

2014 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,298 mi
Last recorded25,298 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW Z436,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 CHK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 25,298 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 24,535 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 24,535 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 23,569 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 21,775 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 19,861 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 17,041 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 17,016 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 12,749 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 10,393 miles

Undertrays fitted.

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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J12 CHK is a 2014 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2014 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 36,769 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 J12 CHK, 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 12 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J12 CHK registered?

J12 CHK is a 2014 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 October 2014.

Is J12 CHK safe to buy?

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