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MV09 GVA

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,015 mi
Last recorded168,015 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 GVA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 168,015 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 159,906 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 159,905 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides shock leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn inner edge - cords exposed - 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge very close to limits - advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 142,601 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 142,601 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 120,054 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 118,371 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers poor

Fail 2 Jul 2018 118,344 miles

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

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

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack lower n/s swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers will need replacing soon

Pass 4 Jul 2017 94,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 87,598 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 87,528 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 68,277 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 67,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 46,241 miles

Front discs slightly corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 21,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2012 13,452 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 29 Jun 2012 13,445 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre is void of tread on inner and outer edges

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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MV09 GVA is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MV09 GVA, 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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MV09 GVA is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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