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PL09 FGJ

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

31,297 mi
Last recorded31,297 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 FGJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 31,297 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 30,539 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

NSF Tyre worn on edges and cracked

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

OSF Tyre worn on edges and cracked

OSR Tyre worn on edges and cracked

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 29,595 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 29,582 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 28,985 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 28,445 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 27,855 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 26,693 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 25,511 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 22,980 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 21,696 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 19,515 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 16,556 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 15,542 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 9,555 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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PL09 FGJ is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PL09 FGJ, 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 FGJ registered?

PL09 FGJ is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is PL09 FGJ safe to buy?

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