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GJ59 UBB

2009 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,959 mi
Last recorded87,959 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 UBB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 87,959 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 84,653 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 84,653 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 5 times (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured 3 times (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 82,566 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 80,843 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 80,796 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 80,796 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 78,967 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 73,977 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 68,778 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 66,958 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 64,582 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 63,906 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (not to cords yet) (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 55,783 miles

Under trays fitted preventing test of some testable items

Fail 14 Nov 2015 55,783 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters Stickers/tape (6.3.4c)

Under trays fitted preventing test of some testable items

Pass 26 Nov 2014 51,122 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 51,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 31,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 13,745 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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GJ59 UBB is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UBB, 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 GJ59 UBB registered?

GJ59 UBB is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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