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B26 FEN

2009 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,631 mi
Last recorded65,631 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 FEN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 65,631 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 61,966 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 61,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall 265/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear 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 28 Nov 2023 44,894 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 41,002 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 39,367 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 37,883 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 37,821 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 27,965 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 27,965 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 25,090 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 22,743 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 20,240 miles

undertrays/engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 16,697 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 15,400 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 14,501 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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B26 FEN is a 2009 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B26 FEN, 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 B26 FEN registered?

B26 FEN is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is B26 FEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B26 FEN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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