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FN59 UVM

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,807 mi
Last recorded128,807 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 UVM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 128,807 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 128,475 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 127,519 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 127,519 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 120,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

T.P.M.S. warning displayed

fuel filler cap seal deteriorating

Fail 27 Oct 2022 120,123 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect cracked on previously welded repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

T.P.M.S. warning displayed

fuel filler cap seal deteriorating

Pass 29 Oct 2021 110,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear tyre not run flat all others are

fuel filler cap seal deteriorating

Fail 29 Oct 2021 110,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail link detached (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail chaffed by anti-roll bar link (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured not located in clips (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear tyre not run flat all others are

fuel filler cap seal deteriorating

Pass 29 Oct 2020 98,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2019 85,913 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Oct 2019 85,913 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2018 77,518 miles

nearside front tyre tread starting to wear low

Pass 8 Sep 2017 68,002 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 67,968 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 57,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 57,853 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,808 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 42,624 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 37,330 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,330 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 31,774 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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FN59 UVM is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FN59 UVM, 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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FN59 UVM is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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