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PJ09 MTZ

2009 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,162 mi
Last recorded154,162 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 MTZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 154,162 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 154,125 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 152,776 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 151,281 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 149,689 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 148,055 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 148,047 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 146,106 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Worn unevenly

Windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Jan 2020 134,507 miles

Windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Oct 2018 118,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Alloy wheel has been repaired but welds are to a satisfactory standard.

Fail 8 Oct 2018 118,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Alloy wheel has been repaired but welds are to a satisfactory standard.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 110,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 101,547 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 89,950 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 65,538 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 64,735 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 40,235 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,538 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 36,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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PJ09 MTZ is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PJ09 MTZ, 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 PJ09 MTZ registered?

PJ09 MTZ is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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