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P12 JKL

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,306 mi
Last recorded65,306 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 JKL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 65,306 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 65,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 59,262 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 15 Jun 2024 54,012 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 47,763 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 47,625 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Big crack NS lower. (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 39,766 miles

n/s/r tyre's inner sidewall slight perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2021 34,400 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 28,560 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 24,495 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 5 Apr 2019 24,493 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Feb 2018 24,173 miles

both rear tyres 3mm and wearing on edge

Pass 11 Feb 2017 24,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 21,686 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 20,482 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 19,232 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 12,958 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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P12 JKL is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P12 JKL, 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 P12 JKL registered?

P12 JKL is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 July 2009.

Is P12 JKL safe to buy?

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