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LM09 RJJ

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,652 mi
Last recorded84,652 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 RJJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 84,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 84,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 82,742 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 80,349 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 76,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 71,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 71,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps light intensity to low (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 65,979 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 59,780 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,225 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 53,225 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2017 45,472 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 39,979 miles

Nail - nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 35,374 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 29,171 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 24,268 miles

Both rear tyres cracking inbetween tread

Nearside front tyre cracking inbetween tread

Fail 31 Jul 2013 24,268 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres cracking inbetween tread

Nearside front tyre cracking inbetween tread

Pass 12 Jul 2012 18,431 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 18,431 miles

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

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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LM09 RJJ is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LM09 RJJ, 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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LM09 RJJ is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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