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K6 VWL

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests38 (31 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.6%

Mileage

44,720 mi
Last recorded44,720 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 VWL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

31 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 44,720 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2026 52,098 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 43,544 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 43,539 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 51,268 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 42,615 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 50,441 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 40,946 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 40,902 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 49,742 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 40,403 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 48,474 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 39,716 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 47,551 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 38,316 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 38,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 46,689 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 37,873 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 46,033 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 35,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 44,374 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 33,586 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 40,943 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 30,796 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 37,764 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 27,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very Strong (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 23,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 23,089 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,321 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 33,321 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 28,349 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 28,349 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 16,197 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2013 16,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 13,785 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 22,178 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 11,766 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 19 Mar 2012 16,107 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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K6 VWL is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.6%.

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 K6 VWL, 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 K6 VWL registered?

K6 VWL is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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