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NIJ 3797

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

46,632 mi
Last recorded46,632 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIJ 3797
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 46,632 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 45,962 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 45,645 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 45,089 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 44,059 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 44,059 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 42,469 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 41,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 39,918 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 39,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 35,417 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 32,909 miles

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

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

all discs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 30,403 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 27,784 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 22,622 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 16,704 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 14,520 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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NIJ 3797 is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NIJ 3797, 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 3797 registered?

NIJ 3797 is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is NIJ 3797 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIJ 3797 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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