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FL09 LUW

2009 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

45,311 mi
Last recorded45,311 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 LUW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 45,311 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 42,337 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 40,908 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 39,529 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 39,361 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 39,026 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 38,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 37,480 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 33,995 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 31,141 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 28,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

front screen chipped outside of swept area

Fail 8 Jul 2016 28,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

front screen chipped outside of swept area

Pass 9 Jul 2015 25,355 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin (Approx 3mm)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 22,089 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 18,080 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 13,862 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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FL09 LUW is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FL09 LUW, 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 FL09 LUW registered?

FL09 LUW is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 July 2009.

Is FL09 LUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL09 LUW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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