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J222 JWB

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,211 mi
Last recorded84,211 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 JWB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 84,211 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 84,205 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 76,129 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 75,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 75,177 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 74,359 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,938 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 73,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Catching broken coil spring (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 70,996 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 68,710 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 68,710 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 66,345 miles

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 1 Feb 2018 66,345 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 25 Jan 2017 62,927 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 62,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 55,805 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 48,708 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 48,708 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 39,036 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 29,776 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)

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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J222 JWB is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J222 JWB, 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 J222 JWB registered?

J222 JWB is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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