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L4 NHC

2009 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,937 mi
Last recorded36,937 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 NHC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 36,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 36,587 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 36,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 35,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Indicator LED light output slightly reduced.

Pass 27 Sep 2021 33,970 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lamp has water ingress (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 33,946 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are heavily corroded on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lamp has water ingress (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 33,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 33,460 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 33,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 32,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 31,059 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on both inner and outer faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 31,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre is splitting in multiple places on both inner and outer shoulders exposing cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre is splitting in multiple places on both inner and outer shoulders exposing cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on both inner and outer faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 29,065 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 25,429 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

near side front tyre startting to split on inner sidewall

Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,023 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 17,909 miles

bothfront tyres startting to crack

Pass 13 Sep 2012 14,242 miles

wipers smear

Fail 13 Sep 2012 14,242 miles

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

near side rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge very close to cords

wipers smear

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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L4 NHC is a 2009 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L4 NHC, 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 L4 NHC registered?

L4 NHC is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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