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B1 PBE

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

49,955 mi
Last recorded49,955 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 PBE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 49,955 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 48,821 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 47,966 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 46,861 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 45,409 miles

Lower under trays fitted covering some components for inspection.

Pass 18 Jan 2021 43,982 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 42,694 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted covering some brake/steering and suspension components.

Pass 16 Jul 2018 41,080 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 40,117 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 38,390 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 36,436 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 33,098 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges - Advise replacement

Pass 17 Jul 2013 25,982 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 21,646 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 21,645 miles

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

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

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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B1 PBE is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 B1 PBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B1 PBE registered?

B1 PBE is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is B1 PBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 PBE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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