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1968 JV

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

20,081 mi
Last recorded20,081 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1968 JV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 20,081 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 16,611 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 14,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 10,832 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 10,719 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 10,303 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 9,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 8,378 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 8,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 7,818 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 7,252 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 6,350 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 5,526 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 4,823 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 4,135 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 3,657 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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1968 JV is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 1968 JV, 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 1968 JV registered?

1968 JV is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 February 2009.

Is 1968 JV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1968 JV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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