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KB04 ZZZ

2009 BMW Z4

Bronze Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,504 mi
Last recorded102,504 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 ZZZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 102,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight one of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone(B) (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside front bumper slightly detached but sercure

Offside inner rack play

Offside inner rack play

Pass 4 Jan 2025 97,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear heat shield loose

Fail 21 Dec 2024 97,857 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear heat shield loose

Pass 7 Jun 2023 95,665 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 95,644 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured in 5 separate areas around inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device cracked

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 94,505 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge

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

Fail 10 May 2022 94,494 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play TRACK ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 89,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 78,290 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jul 2018 69,982 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 65,483 miles

corrosion to both front brake discs

emissions c/o on limit

perishing to fuel cap seal

wear to n/s/f tyre on inner edge

wiper blades judder

Fail 7 Nov 2017 65,482 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion to both front brake discs

emissions c/o on limit

perishing to fuel cap seal

strong advise wear to o/s/f tyre on inner edge

wear to n/s/f tyre on inner edge

wiper blades judder

Pass 27 Jun 2016 57,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 57,321 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 50,118 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 50,118 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nsf tyre worn on iner

Pass 22 Jan 2014 39,477 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres light wear to inner edges

n/s r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2014 39,475 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres light wear to inner edges

n/s r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2013 32,773 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2013 32,773 miles

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

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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KB04 ZZZ is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Bronze with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KB04 ZZZ, 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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KB04 ZZZ is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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