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LG59 LYC

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,686 mi
Last recorded83,686 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 83,686 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 76,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 66,662 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 55,810 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 50,957 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 47,965 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 44,670 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 42,027 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 37,118 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 37,118 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 32,445 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 28,464 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 25,182 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 21,475 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 17,627 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 12,749 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 LYC is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYC, 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 LG59 LYC?

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What year was LG59 LYC registered?

LG59 LYC is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is LG59 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 LYC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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