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JB 9740

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,525 mi
Last recorded68,525 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB 9740
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 68,525 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover & under trays fitted

slight surface corrosion under vehicle to rear

Pass 10 Oct 2023 65,525 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Oct 2023 65,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 61,992 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 58,331 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 55,837 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 52,981 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 47,984 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 42,912 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall ,cords not exposed 2254517 91v runflat dlp o1a

Pass 11 Oct 2016 37,683 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall,cords not exposed

Pass 16 Oct 2015 32,645 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 32,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254517 91w (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 27,032 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 21,038 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 15,692 miles

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)

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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JB 9740 is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JB 9740, 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 JB 9740 registered?

JB 9740 is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is JB 9740 safe to buy?

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