CarVerify

Free Car Check

KN59 LUJ

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,428 mi
Last recorded87,428 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 LUJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 87,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 85,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap seal has slight cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2024 79,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal has slight cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2023 69,369 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 69,369 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 62,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 58,147 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 56,740 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2019 54,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35r18 88y run flat (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyre wear low 255/35r18 90w run flat

Pass 27 Jun 2018 53,674 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 50,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm - bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 46,712 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

wipers smearing screen

Pass 17 Oct 2015 41,932 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 41,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 36,919 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 36,919 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 30,596 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 24,709 miles

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

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

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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KN59 LUJ is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KN59 LUJ, 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 KN59 LUJ?

You can check the full history of KN59 LUJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KN59 LUJ registered?

KN59 LUJ is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is KN59 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN59 LUJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KN59 LUJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KN59 LUJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.