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NJ59 HLF

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,734 mi
Last recorded165,734 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 HLF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 165,734 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 30 Oct 2024 161,374 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 161,264 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 156,746 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 152,856 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts ON LIMIT! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears ON LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 149,849 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 147,889 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 147,791 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 141,046 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 127,429 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 110,363 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 95,510 miles

nearside and offside front tyres on 3mm tread

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Fail 20 Sep 2016 95,263 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rft (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump working (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front tyres on 3mm tread

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 16 Sep 2015 80,199 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,760 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 42,433 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 27 Sep 2012 23,905 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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NJ59 HLF is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NJ59 HLF, 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 NJ59 HLF registered?

NJ59 HLF is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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