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V51 SEG

2009 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,899 mi
Last recorded153,899 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV51 SEG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 153,899 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 150,536 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration Plate Lamp Very Dim

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 149,894 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 148,495 miles

Front shock absorbers deteriorated

various brake pipes corroded or covered in grease

Pass 10 Nov 2021 147,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

osr pad warning wire cut/broken

Fail 6 Nov 2021 147,230 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

osr pad warning wire cut/broken

Pass 14 Sep 2020 143,522 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 134,291 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 122,682 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2018 121,643 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2017 108,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

front wiper smear slightly but not enough to effect the drivers view of the road

small cuts in all tyres

Pass 15 Apr 2016 95,529 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 76,422 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2013 65,429 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 65,429 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 53,821 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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V51 SEG is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 V51 SEG, 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 V51 SEG registered?

V51 SEG is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is V51 SEG safe to buy?

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