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S8 OMJ

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,248 mi
Last recorded46,248 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 OMJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 46,248 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 46,248 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 45,111 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 45,100 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2024 42,752 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 40,069 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 37,369 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2022 37,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2021 34,056 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 33,502 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 16 Jul 2019 30,867 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 27,971 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 27,971 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 25,547 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,061 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 20,079 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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S8 OMJ 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 75%.

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 S8 OMJ, 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 S8 OMJ registered?

S8 OMJ is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is S8 OMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 OMJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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