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PF09 FSE

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,927 mi
Last recorded76,927 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 FSE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 76,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2025 76,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2024 76,146 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 76,146 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 74,568 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 74,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 73,234 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 71,904 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 69,629 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 64,133 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 64,129 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 43,867 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 43,822 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 41,597 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 40,120 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 37,295 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 33,044 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 28,619 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 24,520 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 19,202 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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PF09 FSE is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PF09 FSE, 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 PF09 FSE registered?

PF09 FSE is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 July 2009.

Is PF09 FSE safe to buy?

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