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J99 SPP

2009 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,772 mi
Last recorded87,772 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 SPP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 87,772 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 87,714 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 87,706 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 83,645 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 83,645 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 78,350 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 73,404 miles

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 73,386 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))

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

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

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 67,151 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 61,276 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 56,318 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,474 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 49,911 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 47,028 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 41,996 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 32,792 miles

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

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)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 32,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,872 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low of tread on the outside shoulder

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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J99 SPP is a 2009 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J99 SPP, 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 J99 SPP registered?

J99 SPP is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is J99 SPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 SPP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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