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EK59 SNN

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

60,417 mi
Last recorded60,417 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 SNN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 60,417 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 60,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 57,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 57,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 53,909 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 51,088 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 51,087 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 48,667 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 46,447 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 46,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 44,064 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 41,596 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 38,919 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 36,880 miles

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut to tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 May 2016 34,651 miles

both rear alloys have been repaired

covers fitted

fuel cap seal perished

o/s/f alloy has been repaired

Fail 15 Apr 2016 34,299 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured WHEEL FRACTURED IN 5 PLACES (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/F shockabsorber weeping

Rear brake pads low

Pass 21 May 2015 29,029 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 29,026 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 27,193 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 27,155 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

the n/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge

the o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2014 26,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 22,229 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 16,213 miles

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

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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EK59 SNN is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EK59 SNN, 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 EK59 SNN registered?

EK59 SNN is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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