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AR05 TOP

2009 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,011 mi
Last recorded137,011 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 TOP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 137,011 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 126,629 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 120,984 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 113,002 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 104,589 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 93,714 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 81,507 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 81,446 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 69,703 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,551 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 54,147 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 48,950 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 36,837 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 23,326 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 22,936 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 20,281 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inside edges

cut in n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 28 Jun 2012 20,281 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres starting to wear on inside edges

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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AR05 TOP is a 2009 BMW Z4 in White 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 AR05 TOP, 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 AR05 TOP registered?

AR05 TOP is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is AR05 TOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR05 TOP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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