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SAV 71L

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,769 mi
Last recorded18,769 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAV 71L
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 18,769 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 18,541 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 18,385 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 18,088 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 18,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 18,082 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 18,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 17,947 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 17,365 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 16,103 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 14,767 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 13,665 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 12,505 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 11,411 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 11,411 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 9,717 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2013 9,705 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 7,895 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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SAV 71L 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 83.3%.

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 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 SAV 71L, 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 SAV 71L registered?

SAV 71L is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is SAV 71L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAV 71L shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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