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HY59 TFA

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,686 mi
Last recorded75,686 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 TFA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 75,686 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 73,901 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 73,897 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 71,786 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 67,933 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 64,733 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front wheel has been repaired previously

Pass 1 Feb 2019 59,533 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 59,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 58,417 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 49,106 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,408 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,805 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,507 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 46,507 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 29,643 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 29,643 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 28,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TFA is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TFA, 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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What year was HY59 TFA registered?

HY59 TFA is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is HY59 TFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY59 TFA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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