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R8 PHA

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

46,248 mi
Last recorded46,248 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 46,248 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 8 Jul 2024 44,895 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 11 Jul 2023 43,652 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 14 Jul 2022 42,177 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 21 Jun 2021 41,186 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad worn more than the rest (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 41,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad worn more than the rest (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 40,094 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 38,393 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 36,007 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 34,008 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 30,897 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 28,573 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 27,488 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 19,465 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 14,854 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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R8 PHA is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PHA, 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 PHA registered?

R8 PHA is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is R8 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 PHA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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