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FH09 AOW

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,072 mi
Last recorded101,072 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH09 AOW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 101,072 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 96,785 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 96,785 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 93,232 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 88,891 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 88,737 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 84,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 83,220 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 81,392 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 78,203 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both wheels stems (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 78,191 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both wheels stems (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 76,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 30 19 - 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 30 19 - 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 72,197 miles

N/S/F TYRE VALVE BECOMING DETERIORATED

N/S/R TYRE BECOMING CLOSE TO LIMIT - 2/3MM - 255 30 19 91Y RFT

O/S/F TYRE VALVE BECOMING DETERIORATED

Pass 9 Dec 2016 65,760 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 58,578 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 46,620 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 46,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 28,296 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 21,303 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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FH09 AOW is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FH09 AOW, 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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FH09 AOW is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 August 2009.

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