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X8 SCM

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,179 mi
Last recorded41,179 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 SCM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 41,179 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 38,385 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 38,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 35,858 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2023 34,348 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2022 32,811 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2021 31,252 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2020 29,710 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 27,215 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 27,213 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 22,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped[heavily worn inner edges] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped[heavily worn inner edges] (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 22,630 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges [stepped tyres[

Fail 21 Sep 2016 22,630 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)

front tyres worn on edges [stepped tyres[

Pass 14 Sep 2015 21,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 17,275 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2013 12,166 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 8,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully check rear springs

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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X8 SCM is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue 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 X8 SCM, 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 X8 SCM registered?

X8 SCM is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is X8 SCM safe to buy?

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