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79 RPT

2009 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,590 mi
Last recorded77,590 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 RPT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 77,590 miles

undertrays

Pass 4 Mar 2025 68,850 miles

undertrays fitted covering some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2024 62,062 miles

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2023 60,846 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2022 58,757 miles

Engine & Under Body Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 54,200 miles

Engine & Under Body Covers Fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 49,023 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 40,479 miles

Lower protective under body covers fitted obscuring components

Upper protective engine bay covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Jul 2018 38,819 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 38,800 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 36,880 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 33,391 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 30,794 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 28,605 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 28,605 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 25,346 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 20,488 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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79 RPT is a 2009 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 79 RPT, 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 79 RPT registered?

79 RPT is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is 79 RPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 79 RPT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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