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FE09 URF

2009 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,563 mi
Last recorded80,563 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 URF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 80,563 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 75,093 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 75,089 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 64,909 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 64,525 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH N/S AND O/S CASING CORRODED AND SWELLING (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH N/S AND O/S CASING CORRODED AND SWELLING (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 61,244 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 58,298 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 55,852 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 51,614 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 44,816 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 43,830 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 41,464 miles

front tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 4 Mar 2016 32,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,152 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 28,152 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 24,059 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 21,279 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 18,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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FE09 URF is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE09 URF, 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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FE09 URF is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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