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OO53 JDS

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,515 mi
Last recorded31,515 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO53 JDS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 31,515 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 29,042 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 27,054 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 24,755 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Aug 2022 22,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lightly corroded on outer edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 19,837 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 18,652 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 17,319 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 16,343 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 15,053 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 13,269 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 13,269 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 10,019 miles

wipers smearing

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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OO53 JDS is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 OO53 JDS, 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 OO53 JDS registered?

OO53 JDS is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is OO53 JDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO53 JDS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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