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J17 GCM

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,206 mi
Last recorded76,206 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 GCM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 76,206 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 63,493 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 51,884 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 41,184 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 39,491 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 38,227 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 33,469 miles

Front disc brakes corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2020 33,469 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front disc brakes corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 30,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 31 Oct 2018 27,696 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 27,695 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 25,048 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 22,913 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 20,282 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 17,894 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 15,581 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 13,441 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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J17 GCM is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J17 GCM, 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 J17 GCM registered?

J17 GCM is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 November 2009.

Is J17 GCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 GCM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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