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T12 JBA

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,484 mi
Last recorded89,484 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 JBA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 89,484 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 87,014 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 80,859 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 80,589 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod broken connectin bottom arm to level sensor (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 76,981 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 76,981 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 72,820 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 67,895 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 58,893 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 54,897 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 49,319 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2016 45,278 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 38,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 24,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,093 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2012 8,534 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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T12 JBA is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T12 JBA, 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 T12 JBA registered?

T12 JBA is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 May 2009.

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