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PF09 ZYV

2009 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

159,334 mi
Last recorded159,334 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 ZYV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 159,334 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUBFRAME/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 156,206 miles

Exhaust downpipe nuts corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 147,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 140,998 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 139,742 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 136,165 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 132,489 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 132,489 miles

Headlamp aim too low both, headlights, auto adj broken osf wheel (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 120,003 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 103,139 miles

off side front tyre has some cracking at tread area and wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,459 miles

near side front tyre wearing thin on both outer and inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2016 69,645 miles

advise under body plastics fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2016 69,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise under body plastics fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 53,237 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 38,323 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 25,610 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 12,270 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 ZYV is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 PF09 ZYV, 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 PF09 ZYV registered?

PF09 ZYV is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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