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V12 BRD

2009 BMW Z4

Brown Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,055 mi
Last recorded89,055 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 BRD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 89,055 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 87,440 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 81,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer outer cv boot slight leak

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 75,700 miles

Offside Rear Outer slight grease leak

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 75,695 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer slight grease leak

Pass 24 Aug 2021 69,700 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 66,060 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 66,060 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 62,817 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 55,333 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 49,532 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 41,677 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,976 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 31,603 miles

nsr tyre on 3.0mm

osr tyre on 3.0mm

Pass 23 Sep 2013 25,874 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 19,362 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 19,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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V12 BRD is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Brown with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V12 BRD, 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 V12 BRD registered?

V12 BRD is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is V12 BRD safe to buy?

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