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FP09 VBO

2009 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,704 mi
Last recorded98,704 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 VBO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 98,704 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 98,704 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 97,625 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 97,596 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 97,596 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 97,065 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 94,446 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 89,841 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Front 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 2 Sep 2021 65,341 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 65,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 52,642 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 51,312 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 51,312 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 47,754 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear . Also inner wear. (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front tyre cracking also edge wear.

Pass 14 Oct 2017 46,792 miles

o/s front and both rear tyre slight Edge wear

Fail 14 Oct 2017 46,792 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

o/s front and both rear tyre slight Edge wear

Pass 17 Oct 2016 44,614 miles

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

both rear tyre edges wearing a little

o/s front tyre edges worn also cracks appearing

Pass 15 Oct 2015 38,607 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 38,607 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 35,839 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread edge

Pass 3 Aug 2013 30,005 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 21,077 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 21,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 20,636 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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FP09 VBO is a 2009 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FP09 VBO, 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 FP09 VBO registered?

FP09 VBO is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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