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HY59 MFO

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,394 mi
Last recorded113,394 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 MFO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 113,394 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 113,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2025 109,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 102,687 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 95,086 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 92,159 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 89,898 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 89,898 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 88,198 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 83,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 83,127 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 72,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 72,666 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 62,676 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 62,676 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 49,342 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 49,342 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 35,124 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Jan 2015 35,124 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2014 25,355 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 25,355 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F inner tyre worn

Pass 22 Jan 2013 16,776 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 16,100 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 16,100 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MFO is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MFO, 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 MFO is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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