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N500 JLG

2009 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,187 mi
Last recorded95,187 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 JLG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 95,187 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 93,469 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 93,469 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 91,941 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 90,220 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 90,220 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 86,946 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 77,427 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 68,538 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 59,394 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 50,633 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 43,878 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 43,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 35,951 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 28,025 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 25,135 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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N500 JLG is a 2009 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N500 JLG, 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 N500 JLG registered?

N500 JLG is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is N500 JLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 JLG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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