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SEZ 883

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,449 mi
Last recorded137,449 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEZ 883
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 137,449 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover insecure

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2025 134,722 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover insecure

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 19 Jun 2025 134,716 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover insecure

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover insecure

exhaust emits grey smoke at idle

Pass 5 Jun 2024 133,509 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover insecure

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2023 131,637 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 131,637 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 129,743 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 123,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 123,744 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 113,706 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 113,704 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front pads 1mm on the inner pad & disc heavily lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 101,608 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 88,438 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 73,531 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 73,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 RSC (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/18 RSC (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 RSC (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 59,384 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 59,384 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 50,763 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 50,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 44,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 37,738 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 29,338 miles

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

both front tyres inner edge slightly worn

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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SEZ 883 is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SEZ 883, 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 SEZ 883 registered?

SEZ 883 is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 February 2009.

Is SEZ 883 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEZ 883 shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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