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RJ09 JYB

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,970 mi
Last recorded97,970 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 JYB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 97,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 97,970 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 97,214 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 96,451 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Oct 2023 96,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2022 94,580 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Oct 2022 94,580 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2021 92,811 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 89,592 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Apr 2019 80,450 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 76,058 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 71,909 miles

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

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

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 63,466 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,707 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,704 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 41,104 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,423 miles

tested wet

undertrays fitted

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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RJ09 JYB is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJ09 JYB, 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 RJ09 JYB registered?

RJ09 JYB is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 July 2009.

Is RJ09 JYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ09 JYB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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