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LG59 EEM

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,995 mi
Last recorded62,995 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 EEM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 62,995 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

O/S/R & N/S/R vibration damper mount bushes worn/poor condition

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges & outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Rear load sensor linkage lower ball joint seized

fuel filler cap seal slightly perished/small splits

Fail 2 Oct 2025 62,995 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

O/S/R & N/S/R vibration damper mount bushes worn/poor condition

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges & outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear load sensor linkage lower ball joint seized

fuel filler cap seal slightly perished/small splits

Pass 27 Sep 2024 62,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 60,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 60,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 59,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm also slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 57,866 miles

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

Offside registration plate lamp light output reduced

Fail 29 Sep 2021 57,866 miles

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

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

Offside registration plate lamp light output reduced

Pass 29 Sep 2020 56,013 miles

Rear headlamp leveling device ball joints seized

Pass 16 Sep 2019 54,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads approx. 75-80% worn

rear load sensor lower ball joint seized

Fail 16 Sep 2019 54,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads approx. 75-80% worn

rear load sensor lower ball joint seized

Pass 27 Sep 2018 51,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 51,684 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 48,309 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 48,309 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 45,157 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 41,280 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm on inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.5mm on both edges and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm on inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre size 255/35 WR18 90 RSC Bridge 225/40 WR18 88 RSC Bridge

Pass 20 Aug 2014 36,571 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 28,637 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 23,071 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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LG59 EEM is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LG59 EEM, 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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LG59 EEM is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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