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S21 PLU

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,229 mi
Last recorded88,229 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 PLU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 88,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 87,505 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 87,367 miles

Under shields fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2023 87,044 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 87,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 86,376 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))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 79,361 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 71,356 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 61,752 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,814 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 57,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 52,801 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 52,798 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 46,077 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,429 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,544 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 36,204 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 29,044 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,348 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 21,348 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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S21 PLU is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc 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 S21 PLU, 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 S21 PLU registered?

S21 PLU is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is S21 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S21 PLU shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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