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R8 MPY

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,670 mi
Last recorded71,670 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 MPY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 71,670 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 68,021 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 63,808 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 63,794 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 58,118 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 58,118 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 53,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 50,723 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 43,197 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jun 2019 43,197 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 39,309 miles

nail in osf tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2018 39,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nail in osf tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2017 34,761 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 34,761 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 28,039 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 20,107 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 18,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 15,357 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 11,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has hole in tread pattern to cords

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 MPY is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R8 MPY, 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 R8 MPY registered?

R8 MPY is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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