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HY59 HNX

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,957 mi
Last recorded130,957 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 HNX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 130,957 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 126,740 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 126,738 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 122,387 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 117,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 114,368 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 111,240 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 111,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 110,810 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 103,459 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 103,459 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35 R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 97,671 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 90,127 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 90,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 84,699 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,985 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 69,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts to both rear tyres, none of which are exposing cord

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,455 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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HY59 HNX is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HY59 HNX, 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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HY59 HNX is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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