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FY09 HFN

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,089 mi
Last recorded56,089 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 HFN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 56,089 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 56,089 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 55,181 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 55,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 54,446 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 53,350 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 52,290 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 52,288 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 51,596 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 49,712 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 48,101 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 47,490 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 46,115 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 44,549 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 44,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 42,191 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Oct 2013 37,261 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,528 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 34,528 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,528 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 24,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FY09 HFN is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY09 HFN, 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 FY09 HFN registered?

FY09 HFN is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is FY09 HFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 HFN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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