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NJ54 VTS

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,445 mi
Last recorded80,445 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 VTS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 80,445 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated but still maintaining seal

Fail 10 Oct 2025 80,445 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated but still maintaining seal

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 72,920 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 68,645 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 62,644 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 56,971 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 49,323 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 45,070 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 41,707 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 41,604 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 41,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front windscreen wipers smear screen

Pass 10 Nov 2017 38,557 miles

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 38,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 34,751 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 29,864 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 25,538 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 18,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 12,258 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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NJ54 VTS is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NJ54 VTS, 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 NJ54 VTS registered?

NJ54 VTS is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 December 2009.

Is NJ54 VTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ54 VTS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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