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SM03 ALM

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,732 mi
Last recorded100,732 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 ALM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 100,732 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 99,673 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 99,673 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 96,640 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 96,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 93,130 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 93,130 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 89,288 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 85,925 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 85,221 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 83,962 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 82,211 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 80,236 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Fail 9 Sep 2016 80,236 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Pass 5 Feb 2016 77,165 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 69,184 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 69,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 61,755 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 61,251 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 51,513 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 37,999 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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SM03 ALM is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SM03 ALM, 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 SM03 ALM registered?

SM03 ALM is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 January 2009.

Is SM03 ALM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM03 ALM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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