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A26 DTC

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,392 mi
Last recorded79,392 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 DTC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 79,392 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension corroded

Pass 7 May 2025 78,313 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 78,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 78,133 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 77,937 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 77,843 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 77,753 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 75,918 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 74,360 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 72,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 72,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 70,599 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 69,129 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,547 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,973 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 63,984 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 61,988 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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A26 DTC is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 49,436 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 A26 DTC, 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 17 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 A26 DTC registered?

A26 DTC is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is A26 DTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 DTC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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