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J3 VJV

2009 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,712 mi
Last recorded78,712 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 VJV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 78,712 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 72,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 66,545 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 65,325 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 64,528 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 64,120 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 64,027 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 62,446 miles

brake pad warning lamp lit

service indicator lit

Pass 4 Jun 2018 60,535 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 56,801 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 51,528 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 44,977 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 38,155 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 31,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 31,775 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 25,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J3 VJV is a 2009 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J3 VJV, 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 J3 VJV registered?

J3 VJV is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is J3 VJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 VJV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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