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E3 BMO

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,037 mi
Last recorded116,037 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 BMO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 116,037 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 112,086 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 108,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight cuts/splits in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 104,836 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 100,640 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 95,612 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 94,240 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 92,208 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 89,340 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 89,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 81,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 81,185 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 70,362 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 60,323 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,457 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 29,958 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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E3 BMO 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 87.5%.

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 E3 BMO, 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 E3 BMO registered?

E3 BMO is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 July 2009.

Is E3 BMO safe to buy?

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