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KM59 VKS

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,462 mi
Last recorded75,462 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 VKS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 75,462 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 75,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 74,050 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 74,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 69,801 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 68,596 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 66,854 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 May 2019 61,411 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 57,725 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 57,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 52,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 47,466 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 43,731 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2013 38,651 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,526 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 33,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KM59 VKS is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KM59 VKS, 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 KM59 VKS registered?

KM59 VKS is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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