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A13 OGW

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

92,334 mi
Last recorded92,334 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 OGW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 92,334 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Underside/ floor/ rear suspension arms/ support braces/ rear shocks/ vibration dampers corroded

Upper and lower engine and body covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 90,593 miles

BOTH rear vibration dampers deteriorated

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper and lower engine and body covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 88,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

upper/ lower covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2022 87,292 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2021 84,943 miles

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2020 82,113 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2019 77,567 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 60,038 miles

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 53,172 miles

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 53,172 miles

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 48,741 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 43,251 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 35,402 miles

advise both front tyres and o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2013 26,276 miles

inner rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Jul 2012 18,301 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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A13 OGW is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A13 OGW, 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 A13 OGW registered?

A13 OGW is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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