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R27 SLY

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,528 mi
Last recorded106,528 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 SLY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 106,528 miles

under covers fitted / slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 17 May 2025 103,098 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2024 99,758 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 95,383 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 93,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 90,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers fitted.

vehicle has been stood.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 89,651 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 87,871 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 87,871 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 82,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 82,788 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 77,098 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,449 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 70,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 62,890 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,319 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 39,678 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 39,678 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 18,287 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 16,496 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges

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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R27 SLY is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black 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 R27 SLY, 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 R27 SLY registered?

R27 SLY is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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