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N88 DDE

2009 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,981 mi
Last recorded109,981 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 DDE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 109,981 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 108,574 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 106,236 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 104,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion under body

Fail 27 May 2023 104,475 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion under body

Pass 7 May 2022 99,168 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 99,149 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing STUD BROCKEN (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 97,038 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 93,819 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 87,087 miles

nearside front coil spring not located properly on shock absorber

oil leaks from engine and or gearbox

Pass 1 Mar 2018 82,839 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak At engine

Pass 20 Mar 2017 79,543 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 70,580 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 70,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17h (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 58,721 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 47,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 34,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2013 34,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,130 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 24,128 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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N88 DDE is a 2009 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N88 DDE, 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 N88 DDE registered?

N88 DDE is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 July 2009.

Is N88 DDE safe to buy?

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