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GJ59 JFY

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,284 mi
Last recorded81,284 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 JFY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 81,284 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 67,415 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 61,878 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 61,872 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 58,402 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 58,402 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 54,198 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 51,016 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 48,098 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 44,523 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 40,411 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 34,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside head lamp beam low

brake warning lamp on

Pass 8 Dec 2015 27,306 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 22,287 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 21,707 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 21,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GJ59 JFY is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GJ59 JFY, 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 GJ59 JFY registered?

GJ59 JFY is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is GJ59 JFY safe to buy?

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