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V888 LAD

2009 BMW Z4

Brown Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,953 mi
Last recorded41,953 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 LAD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 41,953 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 41,953 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 39,852 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 39,121 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 37,791 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 37,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 36,555 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 35,423 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 33,238 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 31,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 30,364 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 28,214 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 25,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 25,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 23,932 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 23,932 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 22,272 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 19,467 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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V888 LAD is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Brown with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V888 LAD, 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 V888 LAD registered?

V888 LAD is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is V888 LAD safe to buy?

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