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GY59 CKA

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,128 mi
Last recorded82,128 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 CKA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 82,128 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 82,128 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 74,012 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 66,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Mar 2022 62,341 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 56,215 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Wipers smeary

Fail 7 Apr 2021 56,214 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Wipers smeary

Pass 18 Mar 2020 52,379 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 45,468 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 39,641 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 33,992 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 7 Apr 2016 25,173 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 15,932 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 14,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 12,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 26 Sep 2012 8,641 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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GY59 CKA is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc 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 GY59 CKA, 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 GY59 CKA registered?

GY59 CKA is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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