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EJ59 FBC

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,462 mi
Last recorded50,462 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 FBC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 50,462 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 49,609 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Apr 2024 47,568 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 45,696 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 43,884 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 43,483 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 40,880 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 39,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 38,588 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 35,849 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 35,849 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 31,131 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 31,108 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake pad sensor (1.9.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 26,493 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 26,493 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 21,806 miles

nsr tyre low tread on inner edge but meets mot requirements

Pass 22 Nov 2013 17,342 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 14,084 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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EJ59 FBC is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue 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 EJ59 FBC, 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 EJ59 FBC registered?

EJ59 FBC is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is EJ59 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ59 FBC 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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