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N9 THL

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,211 mi
Last recorded70,211 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 THL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 70,211 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 2 May 2025 68,699 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 68,107 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 66,357 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 62,517 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 58,335 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 57,632 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 56,126 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2017 55,233 miles

Offside Front tyre worn heavy inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2016 42,665 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 25,998 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 25,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 14,496 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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N9 THL is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N9 THL, 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 N9 THL registered?

N9 THL is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is N9 THL safe to buy?

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