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FR05 KAL

2009 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

75,416 mi
Last recorded75,416 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR05 KAL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 75,416 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))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 69,306 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 61,815 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 56,695 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 50,079 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 47,535 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 44,969 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 39,633 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 39,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 34,667 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 32,691 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 28,429 miles

Offside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,627 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 21,435 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 17,956 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 11,549 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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FR05 KAL is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FR05 KAL, 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 FR05 KAL registered?

FR05 KAL is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is FR05 KAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR05 KAL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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