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H15 TAO

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,198 mi
Last recorded89,198 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 TAO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 89,198 miles

Rear UNDERSIDE HAS SURFACE RUST

Fail 16 Jul 2026 89,197 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear UNDERSIDE HAS SURFACE RUST

Pass 1 Apr 2025 86,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 84,732 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 84,732 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 82,511 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 80,669 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 80,309 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 78,602 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 78,565 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber Casing Corroded, But Not Excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 76,258 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 76,258 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing replace (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 70,086 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 60,350 miles

Both front tyres worn to legal limit Recommend immediate replace

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

Rear brake pads not contacting full area of discs on both inner surfaces

Pass 23 Sep 2016 53,433 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,515 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 40,549 miles

plastic covers fitted to undersiide

Pass 9 Sep 2013 35,615 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 25,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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H15 TAO 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 H15 TAO, 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 H15 TAO registered?

H15 TAO is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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The MOT history for H15 TAO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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