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W888 ALA

2009 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,940 mi
Last recorded95,940 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW888 ALA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 95,940 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 80,776 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 70,557 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 70,557 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit,has a nail in it as marked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 65,233 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 62,533 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 62,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 60,538 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 53,993 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 53,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2015 48,481 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 42,928 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,697 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 31,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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W888 ALA is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 W888 ALA, 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 W888 ALA registered?

W888 ALA is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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