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L71 ABC

2009 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,525 mi
Last recorded74,525 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL71 ABC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 74,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 67,868 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 67,868 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Sep 2023 63,121 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 59,044 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 56,361 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 53,507 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 51,662 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 49,591 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 46,408 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 46,408 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 45,291 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 45,291 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 43,705 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 43,705 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 36,540 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 28,719 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 18,264 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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L71 ABC is a 2009 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,996cc 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 L71 ABC, 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 L71 ABC registered?

L71 ABC is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is L71 ABC safe to buy?

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