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RJ09 LHD

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,204 mi
Last recorded116,204 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 116,204 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 114,723 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 113,170 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 113,170 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 101,529 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 100,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2020 100,474 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2019 98,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 93,186 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 85,809 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

SERVICE LAMP ON

Fail 3 Aug 2017 85,809 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

SERVICE LAMP ON

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 76,715 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

SERVICE LAMP ON

Fail 29 Jul 2016 76,715 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SERVICE LAMP ON

Pass 21 Jul 2015 66,097 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 54,567 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 51,424 miles

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

SERVICE LAMP ON

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,484 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low

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 LHD is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black 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 RJ09 LHD, 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 RJ09 LHD registered?

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

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