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J99 STM

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,412 mi
Last recorded59,412 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 STM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 59,412 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B - 14mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 59,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B - 14mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 53,624 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim/welding repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight cut (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 53,582 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim/welding repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 47,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing low on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 43,743 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 41,282 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 41,282 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 37,975 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 35,252 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 31,765 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 27,510 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 23,684 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 21,931 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 21,931 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 18,177 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 17,192 miles

nearside and offside front tyres tread badly perished

nearside and offside rear tyres tread badly perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2013 14,859 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2012 11,015 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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J99 STM is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 STM, 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 J99 STM registered?

J99 STM is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is J99 STM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 STM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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