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FG59 BPU

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,425 mi
Last recorded118,425 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 BPU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 118,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 115,058 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 110,639 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 104,335 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strengthening frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear underside of vehicle light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 104,335 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative height corrector broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strengthening frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear underside of vehicle light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 102,181 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 92,163 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 91,040 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2018 90,999 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters/numbers not correctly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters/numbers not correctly spaced (0.1 (d))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2017 83,170 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 75,681 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 66,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges starting to wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer starting to wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 49,230 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 38,465 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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FG59 BPU is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG59 BPU, 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 FG59 BPU registered?

FG59 BPU is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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