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AK59 LYY

2009 BMW Z4

Brown Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,586 mi
Last recorded123,586 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 LYY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 123,586 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 11 Apr 2026 123,561 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL BOLT (5.2.1 (a) (i))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Apr 2025 115,209 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 97,092 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 85,856 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 81,912 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 76,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 73,708 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 71,207 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 71,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bold an misshaped (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bold an misshaped (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 67,059 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 62,353 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 62,117 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 56,487 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 50,766 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 43,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 31,622 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 37,596 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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AK59 LYY is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Brown with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK59 LYY, 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 AK59 LYY registered?

AK59 LYY is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is AK59 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 LYY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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