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R50 EYR

2009 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

49,947 mi
Last recorded49,947 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 EYR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 49,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 48,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 46,774 miles

engine cover and undertrays

Fail 21 Aug 2023 46,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover and undertrays

Pass 10 Aug 2022 45,010 miles

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 17 Aug 2021 42,964 miles

engine cover and undertrays obstructing some testable items

Pass 2 Sep 2020 40,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 3 Sep 2019 36,529 miles

engine covers and undertrays obstructing some items

Pass 6 Aug 2018 32,989 miles

undertrays

Pass 4 Nov 2016 26,788 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 22,855 miles

Engine and Underbody covers fitted-not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Nov 2014 19,317 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 14,708 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 10,838 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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R50 EYR is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 R50 EYR, 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 R50 EYR registered?

R50 EYR is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is R50 EYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 EYR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R50 EYR have outstanding finance?

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