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A8 TKH

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,534 mi
Last recorded32,534 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 TKH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 32,534 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 31,890 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 31,155 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to wear limit

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front trye near to wear limit

Pass 30 May 2023 30,515 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 28,413 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 26,546 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 May 2020 25,768 miles
Fail 9 May 2020 25,752 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 24,532 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 23,366 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 21,644 miles

Offside rear road wheel repair

Fail 9 May 2017 21,639 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear road wheel repair

Pass 12 May 2016 19,018 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2016 18,864 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 16,028 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s reverse light inop

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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A8 TKH is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A8 TKH, 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 A8 TKH registered?

A8 TKH is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is A8 TKH safe to buy?

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