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X28 ORM

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,240 mi
Last recorded62,240 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX28 ORM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 62,240 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 62,064 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 60,805 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 58,641 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 56,586 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 55,606 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 Tyre has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2019 44,460 miles

rear brakes approx 80%worn

Fail 30 Aug 2019 44,460 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

rear brakes approx 80%worn

two front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 25 Aug 2018 29,406 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 22,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 15,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2016 14,235 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 11,158 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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X28 ORM is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black 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 X28 ORM, 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 X28 ORM registered?

X28 ORM is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is X28 ORM safe to buy?

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