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MX59 YJY

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,156 mi
Last recorded83,156 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 YJY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 83,156 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lenses missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 83,156 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lenses missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 75,590 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 75,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 71,249 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear indicator dim

Pass 20 Oct 2022 69,728 miles

Brake warning light on

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 69,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light on

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 58,230 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 55,279 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 55,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 53,521 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 47,885 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2018 47,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2017 43,778 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)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2017 43,778 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 39,972 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 35,694 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2014 32,580 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 32,362 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 25,887 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 13,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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 YJY is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJY, 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 YJY registered?

MX59 YJY is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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The MOT history for MX59 YJY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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