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R8 TGG

2009 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,562 mi
Last recorded59,562 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 TGG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 59,562 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 59,562 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 59,110 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 58,395 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 57,008 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 54,652 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 52,212 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 49,476 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 47,872 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 46,844 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 39,051 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 32,566 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and cracking

both rear wheels repaired by welding

Fail 24 Nov 2015 32,485 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges and cracking

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 TGG is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TGG, 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

How do I check the history of R8 TGG?

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What year was R8 TGG registered?

R8 TGG is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is R8 TGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 TGG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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