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STW 1J

2009 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

60,063 mi
Last recorded60,063 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTW 1J
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 60,063 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 59,165 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 57,989 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 57,209 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 56,473 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 55,695 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 54,122 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 52,480 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 50,851 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 48,449 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 46,611 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 41,996 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 41,749 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 32,442 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 23,046 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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STW 1J is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Red 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 STW 1J, 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 STW 1J registered?

STW 1J is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is STW 1J safe to buy?

The MOT history for STW 1J 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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