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LJ59 CMY

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,808 mi
Last recorded55,808 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 CMY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 55,808 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 53,362 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 43,524 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 35,533 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 28,607 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 26,678 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 26,678 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative P.R.S offside & nearside, filled reservoir with fluid, no further fault (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 24,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall & tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 3 Mar 2020 24,493 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative P.R.S offside & nearside, filled reservoir with fluid, no further fault found (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall & tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working P.R.S offside & nearside, filled reservoir with fluid, no further fault found (3.5 (a))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jan 2019 22,284 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 23 Jan 2019 22,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside & nearside (3.5 (a))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jan 2018 21,653 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 19,798 miles

Both wipers are starting to smear

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nail in centre of nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 16,107 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2014 14,112 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 11,675 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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LJ59 CMY is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LJ59 CMY, 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

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What year was LJ59 CMY registered?

LJ59 CMY is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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