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A5 OWJ

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

62,278 mi
Last recorded62,278 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 OWJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 62,278 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 57,544 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 54,094 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 49,592 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 45,050 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 40,098 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 33,911 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 33,036 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 32,104 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 27,444 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 26,653 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 24,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 18,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014 18,633 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 12,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 12,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2013 12,422 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 12,007 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A5 OWJ is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 A5 OWJ, 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 A5 OWJ registered?

A5 OWJ is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 August 2009.

Is A5 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 OWJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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