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R121 JLW

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

31,073 mi
Last recorded31,073 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 JLW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 31,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 30,983 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 30,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 27,705 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 21,092 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 16,582 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 16,561 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 15,841 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 14,800 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 13,819 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 13,496 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 13,198 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 11,739 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 10,267 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 8,961 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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R121 JLW is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 R121 JLW, 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 R121 JLW registered?

R121 JLW is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is R121 JLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 JLW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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