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SB09 OJM

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,233 mi
Last recorded99,233 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 OJM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 99,233 miles

both rear shock casings corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 97,473 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 97,310 miles

offside rear light unit slightly fogged

Pass 13 Sep 2022 94,570 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 91,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 86,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 86,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 79,039 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 59,807 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 46,969 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 43,032 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 34,902 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 24,567 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 24,565 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 11,587 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 9,470 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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SB09 OJM is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SB09 OJM, 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 SB09 OJM registered?

SB09 OJM is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 June 2009.

Is SB09 OJM safe to buy?

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