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SM09 PGU

2009 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,034 mi
Last recorded49,034 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 PGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 49,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 45,571 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 42,620 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 40,176 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 36,646 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 36,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 x Cracks in Wheel (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 34,403 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 34,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 32,013 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 32,013 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2020 29,843 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 28,051 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 28,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 26,082 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 23,569 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 19,484 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2015 18,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 18,393 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 14,861 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2013 11,606 miles

All four tyres have considerable perishing and splitting/cracking within tread areas. No visible cords at time of test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres have abnormal wear to their inner shoulders, advise alignment check.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2013 11,606 miles

All four tyres have considerable perishing and splitting/cracking within tread areas. No visible cords at time of test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres have abnormal wear to their inner shoulders, advise alignment check.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 8,681 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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SM09 PGU is a 2009 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SM09 PGU, 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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SM09 PGU is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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