2009 BMW Z4 2.5L Petrol · H15 TAO
2009 BMW Z4 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 89,198 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
H15 TAO Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 89,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H15 TAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW Z4 (H15 TAO) between September 2012 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))”.
H15 TAO Mileage History
- 25/09/201225,089 mi
- 09/09/201335,615 mi+10,526 mi
- 29/08/201440,549 mi+4,934 mi
- 23/09/201547,515 mi+6,966 mi
- 23/09/201653,433 mi+5,918 mi
- 25/09/201760,350 mi+6,917 mi
- 29/10/201870,086 mi+9,736 mi
- 28/10/201976,258 mi+6,172 mi
- 28/10/201976,258 mi
- 03/11/202078,565 mi+2,307 mi
- 24/11/202078,602 mi+37 mi
- 18/11/202180,309 mi+1,707 mi
- 16/02/202280,669 mi+360 mi
- 07/02/202382,511 mi+1,842 mi
- 09/02/202484,732 mi+2,221 mi
- 09/02/202484,732 mi
- 01/04/202586,992 mi+2,260 mi
- 16/07/202689,197 mi+2,205 mi
- 24/07/202689,198 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,637 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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