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SA09 FGG

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,506 mi
Last recorded103,506 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 FGG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 103,506 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 103,499 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Possible cause by internal handbrake shoe lining failure (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected Brake binding (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 100,063 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 100,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 80,072 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust bracket is cracked

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 May 2019 80,072 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust bracket is cracked

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 64,361 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 62,865 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 62,855 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 60,748 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2015 56,535 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 56,534 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 rf (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,931 miles

inner edge worn n/s rear tyre

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Apr 2014 41,800 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front wiper blades smeering

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 41,800 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front wiper blades smeering

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 37,190 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 35,203 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,281 miles

2nd bonnet catch sticking

Both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

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

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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SA09 FGG is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA09 FGG, 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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SA09 FGG is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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