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SB09 WDZ

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,753 mi
Last recorded71,753 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 WDZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 71,753 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 60,632 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 59,779 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust internals loose

offside rear driveshaft cv joint leaking grease

Fail 4 Jul 2023 59,779 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust internals loose

offside rear driveshaft cv joint leaking grease

Pass 4 Jul 2022 58,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 56,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Twisted arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Twisted arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 54,592 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 52,056 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 49,389 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 46,334 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 43,316 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 38,990 miles

All X4 tyres on 3mm of tread

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Several light scores and scratches on front windscreen

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2015 38,990 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

All X4 tyres on 3mm of tread

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Several light scores and scratches on front windscreen

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2014 36,263 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 32,229 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 25,103 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 WDZ is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 WDZ, 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 SB09 WDZ registered?

SB09 WDZ is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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