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R15 LAR

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,211 mi
Last recorded61,211 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 LAR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 61,211 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 59,814 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 58,406 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 56,199 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 54,034 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 52,804 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 50,892 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 48,444 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 45,547 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 41,625 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2016 37,736 miles

engine mounts and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Fail 15 Apr 2016 37,735 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 mounts and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Pass 20 Apr 2015 33,373 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2015 33,370 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 22,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2014 22,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 21,222 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 18,212 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 18,212 miles

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

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

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

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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R15 LAR is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R15 LAR, 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

How do I check the history of R15 LAR?

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What year was R15 LAR registered?

R15 LAR is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is R15 LAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R15 LAR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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