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JUD 229

2009 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

37,029 mi
Last recorded37,029 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUD 229
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 37,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 36,462 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 36,462 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 34,953 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 32,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge only (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 28,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 25,908 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 24,926 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 23,508 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 21,945 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 21,945 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 20,376 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 20,376 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 18,926 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 17,354 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 17,306 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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)

The tyre pressure monitoring lamp is illuminated indicating low tyre pressure.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 15,261 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 May 2012 10,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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JUD 229 is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 JUD 229, 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 JUD 229 registered?

JUD 229 is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is JUD 229 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUD 229 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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