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MT09 FPL

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,799 mi
Last recorded83,799 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 FPL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 83,799 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 83,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2024 72,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted restricting component inspection

Pass 24 Apr 2023 67,177 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 66,105 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 66,103 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 64,380 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 62,782 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 62,782 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 60,520 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 57,964 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 55,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 53,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 51,324 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 48,868 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,811 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 43,129 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 May 2012 43,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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MT09 FPL is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MT09 FPL, 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 MT09 FPL registered?

MT09 FPL is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is MT09 FPL safe to buy?

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