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PY09 BLV

2009 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,135 mi
Last recorded56,135 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 BLV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 56,135 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 55,137 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 55,135 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 50,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear indicator has a few led's not working

Pass 13 Jan 2022 47,611 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 45,856 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 45,855 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steering heat shield loose

Pass 7 Oct 2019 37,020 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 37,020 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 15,540 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 14,560 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 9,020 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 8,020 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 7,625 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 7,107 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 6,350 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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PY09 BLV is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 PY09 BLV, 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 PY09 BLV registered?

PY09 BLV is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is PY09 BLV safe to buy?

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