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AO59 FVG

2009 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,993 mi
Last recorded59,993 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 FVG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 59,993 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 59,493 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 59,493 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not reflective (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 59,117 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))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 58,570 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 57,312 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 57,312 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 55,792 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 55,792 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 54,533 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 50,281 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 44,581 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 39,266 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 34,980 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 312,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres low on raised edges

Pass 14 Aug 2014 26,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 21,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 16,075 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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AO59 FVG is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Silver 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 AO59 FVG, 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 AO59 FVG registered?

AO59 FVG is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is AO59 FVG safe to buy?

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