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J123 ACH

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,359 mi
Last recorded69,359 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 ACH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 69,359 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 65,895 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 63,996 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 63,561 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 61,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 58,980 miles

Bonnet gas struts expired 06/2017

Fail 5 Jan 2023 58,979 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Bonnet gas struts expired 06/2017

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 53,892 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 39,868 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 38,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 23,278 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 18,329 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 15,458 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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J123 ACH is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J123 ACH, 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 J123 ACH registered?

J123 ACH is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is J123 ACH safe to buy?

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