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R8 DOU

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

47,349 mi
Last recorded47,349 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 DOU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 47,349 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 46,480 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 May 2024 45,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 44,544 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 43,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 43,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 41,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 40,529 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 39,006 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 37,021 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 34,522 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 31,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pads are low

Pass 16 May 2015 31,113 miles

rear brake pads are low

Pass 5 Jun 2014 28,704 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 24,493 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R8 DOU is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R8 DOU, 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

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What year was R8 DOU registered?

R8 DOU is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is R8 DOU safe to buy?

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