CarVerify

Free Car Check

J111 STH

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,545 mi
Last recorded72,545 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 STH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 72,545 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 72,545 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 70,135 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 6 Dec 2023 67,717 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 9 Dec 2022 65,203 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Fail 7 Dec 2022 65,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 9 Dec 2021 62,360 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Fail 8 Dec 2021 62,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 3 Dec 2020 59,783 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 58,311 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 56,164 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 56,164 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 54,901 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 51,587 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 47,110 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 40,622 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 34,832 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

Pass 20 Aug 2012 24,995 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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J111 STH is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J111 STH, 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

How do I check the history of J111 STH?

You can check the full history of J111 STH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J111 STH registered?

J111 STH is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is J111 STH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J111 STH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J111 STH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J111 STH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.