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TT51 JUL

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,542 mi
Last recorded72,542 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTT51 JUL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 72,542 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 67,600 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 64,064 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 64,030 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 60,691 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 55,896 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 55,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 50,773 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 50,773 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 50,304 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 43,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 41,335 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 41,335 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 37,045 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 31,946 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 27,085 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 27,085 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,496 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 24,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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TT51 JUL is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TT51 JUL, 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 TT51 JUL registered?

TT51 JUL is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is TT51 JUL safe to buy?

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