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LL09 VBU

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,318 mi
Last recorded99,318 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 VBU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 99,318 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 93,659 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 87,306 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 79,908 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 79,904 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 78,758 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Sep 2021 75,385 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 73,437 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 70,611 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 65,844 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 60,588 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 54,148 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 54,109 miles

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 48,817 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 44,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 44,689 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 16 Sep 2013 39,631 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 34,466 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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LL09 VBU is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LL09 VBU, 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 LL09 VBU registered?

LL09 VBU is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 August 2009.

Is LL09 VBU safe to buy?

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