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S5 ECL

2009 BMW Z4

Brown Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,696 mi
Last recorded61,696 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 ECL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 61,696 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 60,110 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 57,788 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 56,347 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 54,885 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 53,710 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 52,290 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 50,895 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 47,268 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 47,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 43,579 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 39,734 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 35,581 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,520 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 30,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 25,173 miles

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

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

wipers poor at ends

Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,328 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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S5 ECL is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Brown with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S5 ECL, 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 S5 ECL registered?

S5 ECL is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 October 2009.

Is S5 ECL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 ECL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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