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DS04 PHJ

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,818 mi
Last recorded81,818 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 PHJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 81,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes corrosion under coating (1.1.11 (c))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2024 73,814 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 73,813 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 57,933 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear, clears screen adequately (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 42,268 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 41,425 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 40,624 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 40,624 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 39,536 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 38,540 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 38,540 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 37,035 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 35,354 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 34,039 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 30,456 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 24,269 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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DS04 PHJ is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc 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 DS04 PHJ, 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 DS04 PHJ registered?

DS04 PHJ is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is DS04 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS04 PHJ 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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