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JNZ 252

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,365 mi
Last recorded96,365 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNZ 252
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 96,365 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 95,057 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 92,005 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 90,871 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 90,775 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 90,459 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 90,459 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split all the way round cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working wrong bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 89,250 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 88,141 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 88,053 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 84,813 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 71,372 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 71,260 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 57,362 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,717 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 45,717 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 45,515 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 45,515 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bonnet latch faulty

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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JNZ 252 is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JNZ 252, 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 JNZ 252 registered?

JNZ 252 is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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