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L6 BEP

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,159 mi
Last recorded102,159 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 BEP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 102,159 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 96,125 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 96,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 93,747 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 91,776 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 91,775 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2021 88,866 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 88,866 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 82,025 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 82,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 70,257 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 70,257 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 57,735 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 57,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 52,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 52,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb very dull (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 47,119 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 45,395 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 45,395 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 41,008 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 40,786 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 33,607 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 29,743 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 24,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L6 BEP is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L6 BEP, 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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L6 BEP is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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