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HV09 UBK

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,048 mi
Last recorded105,048 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 UBK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 105,048 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 105,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2024 89,027 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

nearside parking brake effort much lower than offside

Pass 18 Oct 2023 70,611 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 70,329 miles

rear brake pads low and surface corrosion on discs

slight blow from exhaust down pipe/manifold

Pass 8 May 2021 61,980 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES WORN

Pass 7 May 2020 48,457 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Slight Play

Both Front Tyres Perished - Tread Area

Front Brake Pads Wearing Low

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

Nearside Rear Bumper Damaged

Nearside Rear Light Unit Cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nail In Tyre And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake Pads Wearing

Pass 20 May 2019 40,169 miles

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

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

all tyre treads are cracked

Fail 20 May 2019 40,169 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

all tyre treads are cracked

Pass 22 May 2018 39,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 39,798 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2016 38,698 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT 5-6 MM...

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY...

Fail 8 Jul 2016 38,698 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT 5-6 MM...

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY...

Pass 18 Jun 2015 34,647 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 24,109 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 24,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 21,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 21,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,379 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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HV09 UBK is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HV09 UBK, 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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HV09 UBK is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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