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B13 BLG

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,435 mi
Last recorded78,435 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 BLG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 78,435 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 76,285 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 72,735 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 69,120 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 66,089 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 62,453 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 59,390 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 59,374 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 56,034 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,978 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

TPMS Light on

Pass 28 Mar 2017 48,416 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 44,065 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 38,444 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 34,790 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 34,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,210 miles

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

offside front tyre low on inner edge

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 20 Apr 2012 24,219 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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B13 BLG is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black 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 B13 BLG, 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 B13 BLG registered?

B13 BLG is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is B13 BLG safe to buy?

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