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R13 LSO

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,420 mi
Last recorded142,420 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 LSO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 142,420 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 140,042 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 140,039 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 132,275 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm, inner edge very badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 132,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring with an unsafe modification incorrectly seated (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm, inner edge very badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 124,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2021 123,332 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 121,825 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 115,125 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 106,559 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 93,733 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges.

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 83,716 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 71,944 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre

wipers poor

Pass 14 Oct 2014 60,362 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 51,008 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Oct 2012 42,137 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres on limit outer edges

both front tyres worn edges

offside front tyre cut outer sidewall

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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R13 LSO is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black 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 R13 LSO, 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 R13 LSO registered?

R13 LSO is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is R13 LSO safe to buy?

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