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HJ59 ZBN

2009 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,653 mi
Last recorded40,653 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 ZBN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 40,653 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 40,161 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 39,823 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 39,373 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 39,373 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 38,583 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 38,289 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 38,289 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 38,273 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 37,645 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive needs further investigation as a tray is covering it. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 36,593 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 36,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 35,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 34,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 32,545 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 30,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 23,101 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 16,692 miles

Oil leak

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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HJ59 ZBN is a 2009 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HJ59 ZBN, 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 HJ59 ZBN?

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What year was HJ59 ZBN registered?

HJ59 ZBN is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is HJ59 ZBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ59 ZBN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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