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BG59 VLM

2009 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,143 mi
Last recorded93,143 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 VLM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 93,143 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 92,082 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 92,082 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 87,229 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 85,471 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 85,471 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 79,491 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 75,489 miles

chips to screen

Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,592 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 60,225 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 57,630 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 54,281 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 49,102 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 48,798 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 45,422 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 35,239 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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BG59 VLM is a 2009 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG59 VLM, 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 BG59 VLM registered?

BG59 VLM is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is BG59 VLM safe to buy?

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