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EK59 ZJE

2009 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,437 mi
Last recorded99,437 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 ZJE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 99,437 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 98,958 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 98,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 97,666 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 96,532 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 95,107 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 90,864 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 85,004 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 77,541 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 69,703 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 60,127 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 47,944 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 47,941 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 33,845 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2015 33,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 26,096 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 17,032 miles

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

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

edges of treads on all tyres worn

Pass 1 Oct 2012 14,719 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 14,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 ZJE is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZJE, 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 EK59 ZJE registered?

EK59 ZJE is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 October 2009.

Is EK59 ZJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 ZJE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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