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X3 CHN

2009 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,966 mi
Last recorded69,966 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 CHN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 69,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords kerbing band cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear clunking noise from n/s/r suspension unable to locate source

Oil leak, but not excessive at rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension counter balance weights worn..o/s & n/s

Pass 11 Sep 2024 68,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has small cut on sidewall

Fail 10 Sep 2024 68,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has small cut on sidewall

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 66,086 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear discs lipped slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2022 64,080 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 62,434 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 62,434 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 61,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 57,869 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 57,864 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 52,149 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 44,625 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 39,886 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 39,886 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 35,934 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 31,076 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 26,403 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 20,697 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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X3 CHN is a 2009 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X3 CHN, 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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X3 CHN is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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