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L3 PDH

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

21,445 mi
Last recorded21,445 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 PDH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 21,445 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 21,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 21,203 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 20,884 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 20,226 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 19,400 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 19,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 17,996 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 17,649 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 16,942 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 12,493 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 9,061 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 8,701 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 8,240 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 6,937 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 5,501 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 4,018 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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L3 PDH is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L3 PDH, 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 L3 PDH registered?

L3 PDH is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 November 2009.

Is L3 PDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 PDH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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