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MY57 COL

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,632 mi
Last recorded89,632 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY57 COL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 89,632 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 89,146 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 88,819 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 88,349 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 88,349 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 87,289 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 87,279 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 85,365 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 83,695 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 80,440 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 74,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - bald on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres are heavily cracked on the inner sidewall & are worn on the shoulders

Fail 25 Sep 2018 74,749 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim - x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - bald on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres are heavily cracked on the inner sidewall & are worn on the shoulders

Pass 28 Sep 2017 68,494 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 62,392 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 58,495 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 54,168 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,886 miles

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

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

front discs lipped and corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2013 41,742 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

front discs lipped and corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,469 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 29,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MY57 COL is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MY57 COL, 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 MY57 COL registered?

MY57 COL is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is MY57 COL safe to buy?

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