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FE59 SXY

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,429 mi
Last recorded89,429 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 SXY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 89,429 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 82,505 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 74,392 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 66,690 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 58,459 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 58,458 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2020 49,925 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 49,925 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 44,232 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 44,232 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working LOOSE CONNECTION OR BULB (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 33,805 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 32,388 miles

both front tyres cracked

Fail 25 Mar 2017 32,336 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x3 (4.2.B.1a)

both front tyres cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2015 22,968 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 19,557 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 19,555 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 12,289 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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FE59 SXY is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FE59 SXY, 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 FE59 SXY registered?

FE59 SXY is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is FE59 SXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE59 SXY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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