CarVerify

Free Car Check

GV59 TVF

2009 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,063 mi
Last recorded77,063 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 TVF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 77,063 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 76,819 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 76,659 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 72,970 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 79,968 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 65,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone cradle removed from windscreen in drivers view

Pass 12 Feb 2020 61,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edge also found nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 61,115 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn also (found damage brake pads sensor N/S/F ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edge also found nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads on 3mm start getting close to legal limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 56,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 53,513 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 53,513 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 50,444 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 47,735 miles

...Thanx 4visiting us...

Front brake pads have worn low & discs are under-cutting

N/s front tyre nailed in two places (where marked)

O/s repeater lamp fading in colour

Under-tray & engine cover prevents view to some testable items

Pass 3 Dec 2014 41,650 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 37,462 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 29,254 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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GV59 TVF is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GV59 TVF, 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

How do I check the history of GV59 TVF?

You can check the full history of GV59 TVF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GV59 TVF registered?

GV59 TVF is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is GV59 TVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV59 TVF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GV59 TVF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GV59 TVF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.