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G16 SLB

2009 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,888 mi
Last recorded85,888 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 SLB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 85,888 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 82,882 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 80,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 79,405 miles

Both Rear and o/s/f road wheels welded

Fail 8 Sep 2022 79,383 miles

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

Both Rear and o/s/f road wheels welded

Pass 17 Sep 2021 77,377 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 75,569 miles

Both rear and o/s/f road wheels welded on inner rims.

Pass 4 Sep 2019 72,930 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheels have been welded N/S/R O/S/R O/S/F

Pass 17 Jul 2018 66,989 miles

Nearside Rear alloy wheel welded

Offside Front alloy wheel welded

Offside Rear alloy wheel welded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 63,210 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 63,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 58,197 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 50,759 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 42,589 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 36,973 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,854 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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G16 SLB is a 2009 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G16 SLB, 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 G16 SLB registered?

G16 SLB is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is G16 SLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G16 SLB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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