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2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,548 mi
Last recorded66,548 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 ARK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 66,548 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to the tyre center tread but not exposing any cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake ferrules have slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 63,349 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 61,001 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corrosion to the inner brake pipe ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight fraying to the outer edge of the seat belt webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corrosion to the inner brake pipe ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 58,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner, center and outer. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner, center and outer. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear height level sensor housing cracked and arm bent

Fail 13 Apr 2023 58,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner, center and outer. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner, center and outer. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear height level sensor housing cracked and arm bent

Pass 26 Apr 2022 55,091 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 51,804 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Passenger door mirror glass loose in its fixing but secure and providing view to the rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 47,735 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 43,498 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 43,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 38,955 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 34,296 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 29,952 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 29,952 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 May 2015 24,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 24,960 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 20,364 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 20,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 15,954 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 11,643 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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16 ARK is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 16 ARK, 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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16 ARK is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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