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V5 MXM

2009 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,525 mi
Last recorded102,525 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 MXM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 102,525 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 102,514 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 97,654 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 95,149 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 95,141 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 93,251 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 91,433 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 91,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 89,688 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 84,676 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 84,676 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 73,884 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 73,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 62,161 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 53,943 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 53,627 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 49,096 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 40,330 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 40,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 30,244 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 30,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 20,646 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 20,314 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V5 MXM is a 2009 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V5 MXM, 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 V5 MXM registered?

V5 MXM is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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