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LJ09 SZW

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,319 mi
Last recorded41,319 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 SZW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 41,319 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 39,838 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

electronic parking brake noisy when pulled on and off

Pass 20 Sep 2023 39,710 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 37,247 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 37,247 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 35,954 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 35,937 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

Offside wiper smears.

Pass 21 Aug 2020 35,447 miles

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

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 and has a slight cut. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 33,505 miles

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

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 and has a cut on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 30,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cuts. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 30,929 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cuts. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 26,016 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 23,255 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 21,635 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 19,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2013 19,940 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 18,177 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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LJ09 SZW is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LJ09 SZW, 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 LJ09 SZW registered?

LJ09 SZW is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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The MOT history for LJ09 SZW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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