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L4 RTJ

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

12,570 mi
Last recorded12,570 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 RTJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 12,570 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 12,565 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 12,074 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 12,072 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 11,968 miles

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

T.P.M.S warning lamp stays on

Pass 26 Oct 2020 11,889 miles

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r brake discs corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 11,688 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 11,688 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 11,480 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 11,085 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 10,741 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 May 2015 10,255 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 9,759 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 8,370 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 6,020 miles

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 RTJ is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue 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 L4 RTJ, 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 RTJ registered?

L4 RTJ is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is L4 RTJ safe to buy?

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