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AX09 OTE

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,364 mi
Last recorded74,364 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX09 OTE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 74,364 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 65,065 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 65,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 58,856 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 58,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 52,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 52,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 46,700 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 45,778 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 45,778 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 44,259 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 42,593 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 37,742 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 32,124 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 25,938 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 22,917 miles

Transmission oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 20,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2013 20,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AX09 OTE is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AX09 OTE, 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 AX09 OTE registered?

AX09 OTE is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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