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NIJ 180

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,983 mi
Last recorded116,983 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIJ 180
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 116,983 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 116,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 114,770 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 113,372 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 111,134 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 111,134 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 109,625 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 109,624 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 107,617 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 107,617 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 105,583 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 105,583 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 100,587 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 100,571 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 95,093 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,403 miles

lower covers fitted to vehicle

nearside rear tyre only speed rated H

Pass 2 Feb 2016 82,085 miles

Engine cover loose/bolts missing

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim minor impact type damage on inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside wiper blade fitted incorrect way around

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn VERY low on inner edge -renew SOON (4.1.E.1)

Offside reverse lamp not working -bulb visibly loose inside lamp

Offside wing indicator loose to body

Vehicle fitted with engine bay covers reducing inspectional access

Vehicle fitted with underbody covers reducing inspectional access

electric roof pump/motor AND its wiring are loose in boot

Fail 2 Feb 2016 82,085 miles

Battery insecure in boot (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid vehicle presented with insufficient wash fluid, NOW topped up, but still not working correctly (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim minor impact type damage on inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside wiper blade fitted incorrect way around

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn VERY low on inner edge -renew SOON (4.1.E.1)

Offside reverse lamp not working -bulb visibly loose inside lamp

Offside wing indicator loose to body

Vehicle fitted with engine bay covers reducing inspectional access

Vehicle fitted with underbody covers reducing inspectional access

Pass 4 Feb 2015 74,957 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 62,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,035 miles

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

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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NIJ 180 is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NIJ 180, 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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What year was NIJ 180 registered?

NIJ 180 is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is NIJ 180 safe to buy?

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