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J90 BTM

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,502 mi
Last recorded107,502 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 BTM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 107,502 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 107,501 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 103,451 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 103,450 miles

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

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 97,277 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 97,271 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2022 89,065 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 86,065 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 81,675 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 77,292 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 65,337 miles

Windscreen has slight damage outside drivers view less than 40mm

Pass 22 Nov 2018 65,321 miles

Windscreen has slight damage outside drivers view less than 40mm

Pass 23 May 2018 63,873 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 61,925 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 58,527 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 May 2015 52,444 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 52,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 40,134 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 40,134 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 26,848 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 15,660 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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J90 BTM is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 J90 BTM, 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 J90 BTM registered?

J90 BTM is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is J90 BTM safe to buy?

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