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E3 EFL

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,146 mi
Last recorded96,146 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 EFL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 96,146 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 95,503 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 94,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 94,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 93,093 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 84,743 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 74,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 69,908 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 58,536 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 43,579 miles

Engine covers fitted.

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

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 14 May 2017 37,143 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 37,141 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 34,546 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 18,740 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 13,174 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 EFL is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc 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 EFL, 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 E3 EFL registered?

E3 EFL is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 August 2009.

Is E3 EFL safe to buy?

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