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LR59 OJS

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,582 mi
Last recorded54,582 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 OJS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 54,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread with large cracks, but cords not showing at present. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 54,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Outer sidewall has damage showing cords, plus tyre perished in tread with large cracks but not deep enough to reach cords at present. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread with large cracks, but cords not showing at present. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 53,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 51,619 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 50,680 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 49,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 48,042 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 46,736 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 45,012 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 45,012 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 43,163 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 41,145 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2015 37,703 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 31,941 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 27,906 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 27,906 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Sep 2013 27,684 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 22,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LR59 OJS is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LR59 OJS, 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 LR59 OJS registered?

LR59 OJS is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is LR59 OJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 OJS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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