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JB08 ENG

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,118 mi
Last recorded84,118 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB08 ENG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 84,118 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 83,393 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 82,835 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 82,315 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 81,666 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 81,025 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 78,920 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 77,257 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 77,206 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2017 75,944 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 68,440 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 57,988 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 33,316 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 19,149 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 17,080 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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JB08 ENG is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 JB08 ENG, 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 JB08 ENG registered?

JB08 ENG is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is JB08 ENG safe to buy?

The MOT history for JB08 ENG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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