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GR04 CAL

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,750 mi
Last recorded85,750 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 CAL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 85,750 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 85,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 79,348 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 79,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 69,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 60,583 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2022 57,876 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 57,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 54,663 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 54,663 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 54,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 50,506 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 45,252 miles

subframes/ suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2017 41,996 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 38,108 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 37,301 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 25,859 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 20,159 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 14,433 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 10,480 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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GR04 CAL is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey 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 GR04 CAL, 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 GR04 CAL registered?

GR04 CAL is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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