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BMW Z4

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 2,497 cc

T12 JBAMOT history

T12 JBA is a blue petrol BMW Z4 first used on 16 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 89,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
89,484 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 JBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 JBA was last recorded at 89,484 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 2,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,014 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,470 miles
Average per year
5,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,484 miles
  • 2025 – 87,014 miles
  • 2023 – 80,859 miles
  • 2022 – 76,981 miles
  • 2021 – 72,820 miles
  • 2020 – 67,895 miles
  • 2019 – 58,893 miles
  • 2018 – 54,897 miles
  • 2017 – 49,319 miles
  • 2016 – 45,278 miles
  • 2015 – 38,928 miles
  • 2014 – 24,854 miles
  • 2013 – 18,093 miles
  • 2012 – 8,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,484 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,484 miles (+2,470)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    89,484 miles
    Test number
    608270133422
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,014 miles (+6,155)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,014 miles
    Test number
    238082954281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,859 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    80,859 miles
    Test number
    374187578015
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail80,589 miles (+3,608)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,589 miles
    Test number
    687831540712
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative rod broken connectin bottom arm to level sensor (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass76,981 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,981 miles
    Test number
    182353410489
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail76,981 miles (+4,161)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,981 miles
    Test number
    452608470202
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass72,820 miles (+4,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,820 miles
    Test number
    258392556654
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass67,895 miles (+9,002)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,895 miles
    Test number
    998708855584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,893 miles (+3,996)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,893 miles
    Test number
    371092436203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,897 miles (+5,578)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,897 miles
    Test number
    958185852876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,319 miles (+4,041)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    49,319 miles
    Test number
    348300288837
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inside edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inside edges
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perishing

  12. Pass45,278 miles (+6,350)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,278 miles
    Test number
    458317910086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,928 miles (+14,074)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    38,928 miles
    Test number
    186723995482
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass24,854 miles (+6,761)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,854 miles
    Test number
    228247384039
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass18,093 miles (+9,559)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    18,093 miles
    Test number
    875887983054
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass8,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    8,534 miles
    Test number
    689941232161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 JBA

Does T12 JBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 JBA is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 JBA?
The MOT on T12 JBA is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 JBA done?
T12 JBA was recorded at 89,484 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 5,731 miles a year.
Has T12 JBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 JBA has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T12 JBA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T12 JBA find?
T12 JBA passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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