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WJ12 JHU

2012 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,425 mi
Last recorded51,425 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 JHU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 51,425 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 51,423 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 51,199 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 51,033 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 46,375 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 45,929 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 45,549 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 43,856 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some led inoperative less than 50 percent (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve rim slightly fracture inner side (5.2.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 41,654 miles

full undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 38,664 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 31,965 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 22,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WJ12 JHU is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 WJ12 JHU, 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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WJ12 JHU is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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