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A8 RYN

2009 BMW Z4

Brown Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,988 mi
Last recorded86,988 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 RYN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 86,988 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 83,069 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 82,389 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 81,371 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 73,158 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 61,999 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 51,380 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 50,919 miles

No view of the rear spring lower sections

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2019 50,919 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

No view of the rear spring lower sections

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 47,422 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 47,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testing components

Under trays fitted obscuring some testing components

Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testing components

Under trays fitted obscuring some testing components

Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,677 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 39,000 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 35,614 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 29,587 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 29,587 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 22,091 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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A8 RYN is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Brown with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A8 RYN, 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 A8 RYN registered?

A8 RYN is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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