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PL09 DDV

2009 BMW Z4

Brown Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,539 mi
Last recorded124,539 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 DDV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 124,539 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 122,002 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 117,972 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 113,992 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 110,051 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 104,454 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 100,989 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 100,989 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 95,713 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 91,900 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 91,847 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 89,976 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 85,282 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 85,282 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 84,654 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 73,993 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 63,304 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,916 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 51,452 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 37,838 miles

Nail in nearside front 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)

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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PL09 DDV is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Brown 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 PL09 DDV, 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 PL09 DDV registered?

PL09 DDV is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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