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DE59 ZPC

2009 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,163 mi
Last recorded104,163 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 ZPC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 104,163 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 104,163 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 102,750 miles

orange pad warning light is illuminated.. pads appear to be ok!

Fail 21 Jan 2025 102,731 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.155 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.800%vol. engine smells and is mis-firing (8.2.1.2 (b))

orange pad warning light is illuminated.. pads appear to be ok!

Pass 11 Jan 2024 101,636 miles

Orange pad warning light on.... pads are ok

Pass 10 Jan 2023 96,942 miles

Pad warning orange light is on (pads ok)

Fail 6 Jan 2023 96,942 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pad warning orange light is on (pads ok)

Pass 12 Jan 2022 93,919 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 89,409 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 88,718 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 84,095 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 67,872 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 43,371 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 42,794 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 27,454 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 16,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 14,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

washers poor but delivering enough water to clear screen

Pass 28 Dec 2012 11,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DE59 ZPC is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DE59 ZPC, 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 DE59 ZPC registered?

DE59 ZPC is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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