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R44 VLR

2009 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,254 mi
Last recorded62,254 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 VLR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 62,254 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 54,109 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 51,283 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 51,283 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 35,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 35,384 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 26,142 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 17,591 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 17,591 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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R44 VLR is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R44 VLR, 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 R44 VLR registered?

R44 VLR is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 June 2009.

Is R44 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R44 VLR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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