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NL59 LWD

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,886 mi
Last recorded82,886 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 LWD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 82,886 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 78,584 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2024 78,584 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 69,829 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four, NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 62,725 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 40,271 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 36,796 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,531 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 34,531 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 29,191 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 22,429 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 22,428 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 13,689 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 12,669 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 10,220 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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NL59 LWD is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL59 LWD, 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 NL59 LWD registered?

NL59 LWD is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is NL59 LWD safe to buy?

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