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SD09 SZL

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,581 mi
Last recorded53,581 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 SZL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 53,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2025 51,777 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 48,898 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 48,898 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 47,508 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 46,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 46,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 43,993 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 42,705 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 41,188 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 39,200 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 37,572 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,795 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 35,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,673 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 34,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,668 miles

Front wipers blades split

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,220 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 25,221 miles

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

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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SD09 SZL is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SD09 SZL, 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 SD09 SZL registered?

SD09 SZL is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is SD09 SZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD09 SZL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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