2009 BMW Z4 2.5L Petrol · R88 OBF
2009 BMW Z4 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 112,333 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R88 OBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 112,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R88 OBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW Z4 (R88 OBF) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
R88 OBF Mileage History
- 23/08/2022107,050 mi
- 08/09/2023110,410 mi+3,360 mi
- 14/09/2023110,421 mi+11 mi
- 16/08/2024112,170 mi+1,749 mi
- 06/10/2025112,333 mi+163 mi
Average of roughly 1,692 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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