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TIA 879

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,216 mi
Last recorded31,216 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIA 879
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 31,216 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 31,072 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both side track rod end compenant has corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 30,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle and components corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2022 30,110 miles

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

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

Rear rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 29,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear axle and components corroded and rusty

Fail 15 Nov 2021 29,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear axle and components corroded and rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2019 26,926 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2018 25,578 miles

Rear brake hose ferrels slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 23,310 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 21,343 miles

under shields fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2016 21,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under shields fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 19,468 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2014 17,042 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 14,135 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 14,135 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 May 2012 12,524 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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TIA 879 is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 TIA 879, 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 TIA 879 registered?

TIA 879 is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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