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DR55 PAT

2009 BMW Z4

Brown Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,042 mi
Last recorded72,042 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR55 PAT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 72,042 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 66,127 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 60,720 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 60,720 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front DRL not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 51,359 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 51,348 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 51,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 51,213 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 50,888 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn out of shape on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2017 50,869 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn out of shape on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2016 48,711 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 47,218 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 43,079 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 36,199 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 31,737 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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DR55 PAT is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Brown with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DR55 PAT, 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 DR55 PAT registered?

DR55 PAT is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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The MOT history for DR55 PAT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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