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T21 VEC

2009 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,184 mi
Last recorded91,184 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT21 VEC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 91,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 86,474 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 81,139 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 78,610 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 74,726 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 71,114 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 71,114 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 65,717 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 59,961 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 57,235 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 54,879 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 48,122 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 43,590 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 36,645 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 36,642 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 28,346 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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T21 VEC is a 2009 BMW Z4 in White 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 T21 VEC, 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 T21 VEC registered?

T21 VEC is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is T21 VEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T21 VEC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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