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VN09 LRX

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

137,788 mi
Last recorded137,788 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 LRX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 137,788 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 137,718 miles

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 125,429 miles

Offside Front drivers bonnet catch swith faulty

Offside Rear drivers rear tyre bald on inner shoulder

Pass 7 Jun 2024 118,911 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 118,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 105,393 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 105,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 94,652 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 88,845 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 88,845 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2020 79,766 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 79,766 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 79,376 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 62,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted limiting full inspection

Pass 5 Mar 2018 49,303 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 15kgf (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 15kgf (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 47,651 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 47,651 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 46,606 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 46,587 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 44,847 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 43,226 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 41,407 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 32,975 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 22,233 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 13,657 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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VN09 LRX is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VN09 LRX, 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 VN09 LRX registered?

VN09 LRX is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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