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AV09 AXH

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

203,567 mi
Last recorded203,567 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 AXH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 203,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2025 203,367 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2024 195,605 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 195,590 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front brake disc stone shield insecure further attention advised

Pass 10 Nov 2023 185,991 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 173,951 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 164,137 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 164,137 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 155,291 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 148,714 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 148,714 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 135,990 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 119,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 119,252 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 108,329 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 95,999 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushs are slightly worn

nearside front tyre tread is getting low and low on inner edge

offside front anti roll bar bush is slightly out of line

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

rear tyre treads are low on tread

Pass 10 Nov 2014 81,429 miles

advise front brake disc worn and corroded

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise o/s/f wiper blade worn

advise rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 81,429 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise front brake disc worn and corroded

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise o/s/f wiper blade worn

advise rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 69,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2013 69,058 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 52,620 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2012 43,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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AV09 AXH is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AV09 AXH, 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.

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What year was AV09 AXH registered?

AV09 AXH is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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