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TJW 8S

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,733 mi
Last recorded38,733 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJW 8S
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 38,733 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general under body corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake hose joints corroding.

Pass 16 Jul 2025 37,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 37,142 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 36,407 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 35,690 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 34,691 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 34,065 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 33,263 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 31,624 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 29,152 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 24,927 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 18,856 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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TJW 8S is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TJW 8S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TJW 8S registered?

TJW 8S is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is TJW 8S safe to buy?

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