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P16 RDM

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests39 (32 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

122,485 mi
Last recorded122,485 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 RDM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

32 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 122,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from centre clamp joints (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2026 122,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from centre clamp joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 116,483 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 113,874 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 105,225 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 113,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 113,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 98,150 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 98,150 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 113,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jul 2022 110,454 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 93,655 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 107,973 miles

headlamps faded

Pass 16 Jun 2021 89,515 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 107,964 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 87,125 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 105,890 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 80,935 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 105,695 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 73,774 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor disconnected

Pass 24 Apr 2018 104,138 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 104,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2017 64,734 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 102,779 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 58,297 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 58,097 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has nail in unrepairable place

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2016 99,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 45,560 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 92,039 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 37,749 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 88,093 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 27,565 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 84,514 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 18,843 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 83,362 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 81,520 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 77,434 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 70,039 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 62,957 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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P16 RDM is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 P16 RDM, 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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P16 RDM is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 June 2009.

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