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EO04 MEL

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,064 mi
Last recorded197,064 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 MEL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 197,064 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 195,034 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

suspension excessively lowered

Pass 18 Dec 2023 181,844 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 168,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and scrubbed inner edge, replacement advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and scrubbed inner edge, replacement advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlight lens slight fading

small oil weep gearbox

Fail 12 Aug 2022 168,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and scrubbed inner edge, replacement advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and scrubbed inner edge, replacement advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

headlight lens slight fading

small oil weep gearbox

Pass 16 Aug 2021 164,343 miles

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

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

suspension lowered

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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EO04 MEL is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EO04 MEL, 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 EO04 MEL registered?

EO04 MEL is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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