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LJ59 CCU

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,832 mi
Last recorded115,832 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 CCU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 115,832 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2026 115,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside head lamp Light intensity reduced

Pass 30 Aug 2025 112,752 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 112,748 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 255/30 r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 109,532 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 107,782 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 107,782 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 103,604 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap sealing washer splitting

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2021 98,660 miles

fuel cap seal perrished

Fail 9 Oct 2021 98,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap rubber seal deteriorating

Pass 9 Oct 2020 93,834 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 89,756 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 83,533 miles

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

front tyres worn to appx 3.0mm and badly worn edges

offside rear tyre worn to appx 3.0mm

Pass 10 Oct 2017 76,483 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2016 70,316 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 65,602 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 60,593 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 56,148 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,148 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 40,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside outer front tyre has few cuts on sidewall

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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LJ59 CCU is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LJ59 CCU, 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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LJ59 CCU is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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