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LJ59 NVF

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,768 mi
Last recorded60,768 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 60,768 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 53,595 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 44,570 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 34,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 22,792 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 22,765 miles

Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 22,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 21,112 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 21,112 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 20,446 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres outer side walls have cuts

Pass 19 May 2017 19,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2016 18,620 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 18,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 17,825 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 16,902 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 14,983 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 NVF is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 NVF, 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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What year was LJ59 NVF registered?

LJ59 NVF is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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