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LJ02 RLJ

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,925 mi
Last recorded122,925 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 RLJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 122,925 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 122,585 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 122,147 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 114,388 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 114,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 108,624 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 107,152 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 94,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2018 77,638 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge cuts in tread area

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Aug 2017 66,490 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 66,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 57,523 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 47,747 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 39,255 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 39,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 39,070 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 30,736 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 30,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LJ02 RLJ is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey 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 LJ02 RLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ02 RLJ registered?

LJ02 RLJ is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is LJ02 RLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ02 RLJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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