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AY59 ZPZ

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

96,008 mi
Last recorded96,008 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 ZPZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 96,008 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface to n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 89,044 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Fail 17 Mar 2025 89,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn uneven on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 77,892 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 68,798 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 60,492 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 52,609 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Mar 2020 45,332 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 31,127 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 23,100 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 21,986 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 20,076 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 19,971 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,874 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 14,041 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic over sills unable to fully examine

Pass 28 Aug 2012 11,100 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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AY59 ZPZ is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY59 ZPZ, 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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What year was AY59 ZPZ registered?

AY59 ZPZ is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AY59 ZPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY59 ZPZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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