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E1 ALH

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

61,322 mi
Last recorded61,322 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 ALH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 61,322 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Manufactures engine body and sill covers

Pass 21 Jan 2025 60,182 miles

Engine Body & Sill Covers Fitted

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 60,181 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Engine Body & Sill Covers Fitted

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 59,029 miles

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

Rear slight surface rust

full factory covers restricted view

Pass 18 Jan 2023 57,719 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 55,517 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 53,480 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 51,116 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 48,898 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 48,866 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 48,374 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 45,200 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 22,643 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 21,762 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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E1 ALH 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 92.9%.

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 E1 ALH, 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 E1 ALH registered?

E1 ALH is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 November 2012.

Is E1 ALH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E1 ALH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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