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SBZ 969

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

65,472 mi
Last recorded65,472 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 969
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 65,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 61,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 58,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 56,349 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 53,586 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 50,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 48,178 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure worning light on

Pass 15 Jan 2019 41,220 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 37,219 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 37,218 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 33,364 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 30,743 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 23,925 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 20,244 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 16,807 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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SBZ 969 is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 SBZ 969, 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

How do I check the history of SBZ 969?

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What year was SBZ 969 registered?

SBZ 969 is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 August 2009.

Is SBZ 969 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBZ 969 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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