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R5 TMH

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 3436cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests31 (26 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.9%

Mileage

34,306 mi
Last recorded34,306 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 TMH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,436cc

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MOT History

26 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 34,306 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 82,040 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 30,920 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 78,254 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 24,142 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 76,408 miles

Front headlamps slightly misty

Pass 6 Sep 2022 23,276 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 75,653 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 22,405 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 74,793 miles

front and rear number plates small .

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 21,602 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 72,292 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 20,629 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 70,333 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 17,943 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

engine cover fitted

minor leak of exhaust gases

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 15,672 miles

Nearside Front cut in sidewall, no cords showing

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 12,770 miles

trims and covers restricting view of components

Pass 3 May 2016 65,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 65,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 8,769 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 48,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads low

Fail 7 Aug 2014 48,974 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Feb 2013 44,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 44,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 38,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 33,804 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 33,600 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,354 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 3.00MM

Pass 7 Mar 2007 16,252 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 16,252 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R5 TMH is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 3,436cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.9%.

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 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 R5 TMH, 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 R5 TMH registered?

R5 TMH is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is R5 TMH safe to buy?

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