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GL09 NVK

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,220 mi
Last recorded122,220 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 NVK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 122,220 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 120,017 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 119,061 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 117,258 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 116,242 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 114,390 miles

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 6 Nov 2020 114,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 4 Nov 2019 111,316 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 97,103 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 96,906 miles

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

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 31 Oct 2017 75,160 miles

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Fail 31 Oct 2017 75,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 8 Nov 2016 60,438 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 60,437 miles

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 56,604 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 55,963 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 55,952 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 23 Oct 2013 36,840 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 27,302 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 15,429 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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GL09 NVK is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL09 NVK, 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 GL09 NVK registered?

GL09 NVK is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 August 2009.

Is GL09 NVK safe to buy?

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