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77 JLH

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,439 mi
Last recorded33,439 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration77 JLH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 33,439 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 32,914 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 32,484 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 29,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 28,952 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 27,957 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 27,803 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 26,078 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 22,388 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 19,841 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 19,780 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 14,640 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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77 JLH is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 77 JLH, 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 77 JLH registered?

77 JLH is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is 77 JLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 77 JLH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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