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R16 MEM

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,104 mi
Last recorded59,104 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 MEM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 59,104 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 58,063 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 56,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 54,839 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 52,270 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 49,007 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 44,827 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 42,232 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 38,944 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 36,110 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 10 Jun 2016 32,925 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 28,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 23,992 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 19,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 14,424 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 13,731 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

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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R16 MEM is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R16 MEM, 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 R16 MEM registered?

R16 MEM is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is R16 MEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 MEM shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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