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FG59 OVH

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,250 mi
Last recorded88,250 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2025 88,250 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2024 86,658 miles

discs all round corroded

surface corrosion throughout underside

Fail 5 Jun 2024 86,658 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion to discs - all round

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Jun 2023 86,093 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 86,079 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 86,079 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 86,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 78,461 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 61,808 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 61,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 40,072 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 40,072 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,760 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2013 34,921 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2012 29,748 miles

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

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 OVH 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 66.7%.

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 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 FG59 OVH, 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 OVH registered?

FG59 OVH is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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