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GIL 8870

2009 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,839 mi
Last recorded75,839 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 8870
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 75,839 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 75,839 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 75,441 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 75,201 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 75,076 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources [led light ] (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 74,267 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 73,681 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 69,491 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 69,285 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 64,878 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 64,878 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 58,954 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 51,032 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 51,032 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 37,499 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 31,972 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 26,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2012 23,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 23,028 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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GIL 8870 is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GIL 8870, 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 GIL 8870 registered?

GIL 8870 is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is GIL 8870 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 8870 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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