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MX59 UYL

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,061 mi
Last recorded50,061 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 UYL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 50,061 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front suspension arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components and side skirts fitted to both outer sills.

rear diff shield loose/rattling.

Fail 24 Feb 2026 50,051 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both front head lamps. (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake [pad warning wire hanging down/not fitted properly.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front suspension arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components and side skirts fitted to both outer sills.

rear diff shield loose/rattling.

Pass 27 Feb 2025 49,290 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 49,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 48,922 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 47,539 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 47,537 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 46,228 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))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 46,225 miles

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

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 17 Feb 2021 45,429 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 44,901 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 25 Feb 2019 44,004 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 41,683 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 40,348 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 37,325 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 35,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5-3mm worn low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and worn on outer edge 255/3518 90w run flat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 32,357 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 26 Sep 2013 28,375 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,265 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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MX59 UYL is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MX59 UYL, 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 MX59 UYL registered?

MX59 UYL is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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