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SW09 EXN

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

48,092 mi
Last recorded48,092 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 EXN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 48,092 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust flanges corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and cracked (255/30r19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 48,031 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @ rear of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 47,981 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap sealing washer perished

Fail 17 Jun 2025 47,979 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached excessively corroded, (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached excessively corroded, (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 24 Jun 2024 47,801 miles

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose mounting bracket insecure

front exhaust flanges /securing nuts corroded

rear suspension arms/rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2023 47,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust front joining flanges securing nuts corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2022 46,006 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear brake backing plates corroded

both rear brake discs rusty

tyre pressure light on

Fail 20 Jul 2022 46,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear brake backing plates corroded

both rear brake discs rusty

tyre pressure light on

Pass 9 Jun 2021 44,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slightly perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slightly perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front brake discs surfaces rusty

various rear suspension components getting rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2020 43,445 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear anti roll bar linkage bush not seated correctly but no excessive play at time of test

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various rear suspension components getting rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2019 41,897 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 41,897 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 40,108 miles

both rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2018 40,092 miles

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

both rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 36,972 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 31,554 miles

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

offside wiper blade torn slightly

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 26,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads getting worn

Pass 23 Jun 2014 22,403 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 18,532 miles

both front tyres slightly perished between treads

Pass 28 Jun 2012 14,489 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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SW09 EXN is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SW09 EXN, 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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SW09 EXN is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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