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LY59 EFW

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

193,044 mi
Last recorded193,044 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 EFW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 193,044 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 187,792 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 183,616 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 183,615 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 179,781 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 175,747 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 173,367 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 159,958 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 148,397 miles

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

Fuel cap seal starting to split/cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 134,888 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 124,065 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Dec 2015 107,625 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 91,769 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)

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 7 Jan 2014 74,655 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 58,270 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)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 58,270 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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

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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LY59 EFW 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 87.5%.

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 LY59 EFW, 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 LY59 EFW registered?

LY59 EFW is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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