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SJ08 ANE

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,151 mi
Last recorded89,151 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 ANE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 89,151 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres/both edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 83,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 80,737 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 72,207 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 67,217 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 63,769 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 63,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 61,233 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 57,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 53,973 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 50,075 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 46,673 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 35,883 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2015 35,883 miles

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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SJ08 ANE is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SJ08 ANE, 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 SJ08 ANE registered?

SJ08 ANE is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is SJ08 ANE safe to buy?

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