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G999 ARY

2009 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,269 mi
Last recorded73,269 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG999 ARY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 73,269 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 69,355 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 69,355 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 68,260 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 68,190 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 67,989 miles

Front Chip in windscreen not affecting driver's view

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Corrosion to the rear of the vehicle

Rear Headlight levelling arm perished

Pass 8 Sep 2022 66,218 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

REAR OF VEHICLE HAS CORROSION ON ALL SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS CORROSION

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 64,209 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 64,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2020 61,430 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 58,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre pressure monitor

Fail 13 Sep 2019 58,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre pressure monitor

Fail 6 Sep 2019 58,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2018 54,676 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2017 49,831 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 49,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,757 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 39,817 miles

Inner o/s/r tyre wear

Nearside Rear Outer tyre side wall damaged

under covers fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Sep 2015 39,817 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Inner o/s/r tyre wear

Nearside Rear Outer tyre side wall damaged

under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2014 33,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 28,787 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 28,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 23,164 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 23,164 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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G999 ARY is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G999 ARY, 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 G999 ARY registered?

G999 ARY is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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