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SV09 WEF

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,817 mi
Last recorded51,817 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 WEF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 51,817 miles

point to note! covers fitted all over vehicle prevents full inspection

Fail 7 Oct 2025 51,817 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

point to note! covers fitted all over vehicle prevents full inspection

Pass 8 Oct 2024 39,950 miles

CENTRAL REAR SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR DIFF CROSS MEMBER AND BUSHES SLIGHT DETERIATION

COVERS UNDER BONNET UNDER CAR AND OUTER SILLS PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

FRONT SUSPENTION COMPONENTS SLIGHT CORROSION

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 39,950 miles

CENTRAL REAR SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR DIFF CROSS MEMBER AND BUSHES SLIGHT DETERIATION

COVERS UNDER BONNET UNDER CAR AND OUTER SILLS PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

FRONT SUSPENTION COMPONENTS SLIGHT CORROSION

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 34,197 miles

Central Rear SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR DIFF CROSS MEMBER AND BUSHES SLIGHT DETERIATION

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SLIGHT CORROSION

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 34,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

COVERS UNDER BONNET UNDER CAR AND ON OUTER SILLS PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS BECOMING CORRODED

FRONT UNDERTRAYS BROKEN AND LOW DOWN

FUEL CAP SEAL SPLITTING

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHENER ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARWARD MOUNTING BUSH SPLIT AND SLIGHTLY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front BLADE SPLIT ON ENDS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARWARD MOUNTING BUSH SPLIT AND SLIGHTLY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS BECOMING HEAVILY CORRODED ALSO CHASSIS NEAR DIFF

Pass 27 Sep 2022 33,866 miles

front suspension arm bushes weak

rear suspension components and subframe corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Sep 2021 32,846 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2020 32,033 miles

Under Trays

Pass 12 Sep 2019 30,078 miles

front suspension bushes weak

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2019 30,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

front suspension bushes weak

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 29,268 miles

front suspension arm bushes weak

n/s/f shocker leaking slightly

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 28,006 miles

front suspension bushes weak

n/s/f shocker staring to leak

Fail 25 Aug 2017 28,006 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front suspension bushes weak

n/s/f shocker staring to leak

Pass 13 Sep 2016 26,425 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 24,481 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 20,705 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 20,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,820 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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SV09 WEF is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SV09 WEF, 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 SV09 WEF registered?

SV09 WEF is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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