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S12 BOW

2017 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,944 mi
Last recorded39,944 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW Z429,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 BOW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 39,944 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2026 39,652 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))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 37,736 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 32,214 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 28,850 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 25,866 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 22,926 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 22,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 18,837 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))

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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S12 BOW is a 2017 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 29,790 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 S12 BOW, 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 9 years old, this BMW Z4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S12 BOW registered?

S12 BOW is a 2017 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 February 2017.

Is S12 BOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 BOW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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