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MW09 CEA

2009 BMW Z4

Brown Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,435 mi
Last recorded120,435 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW09 CEA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 120,435 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 115,018 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 110,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion, mainly rear section

Pass 18 May 2023 106,132 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear drop link rubbers perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH rear axles corroded

Fail 15 May 2023 106,104 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear drop link rubbers perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH rear axles corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2022 101,592 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 96,789 miles

small oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 92,331 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive recommended - oil smell inside cabin (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 92,331 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive recommended - oil smell inside cabin (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 85,758 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 79,699 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 72,909 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 65,488 miles

Engine/gearbox oil leak

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,440 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 39,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers slightly smeary

Oil residue on underside of gearbox

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 39,117 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 33,006 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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MW09 CEA is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Brown with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW09 CEA, 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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MW09 CEA is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 August 2009.

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