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NU59 GVN

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

31,097 mi
Last recorded31,097 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 GVN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 31,097 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 31,097 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 25,612 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 25,553 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 23,826 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 21,585 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 21,172 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 21,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 20,345 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 19,269 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 17,104 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 14,638 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 12,797 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 10,553 miles

under and engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2015 10,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

under and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 8,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2013 6,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 6,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 3,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2012 3,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 1,301 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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NU59 GVN is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NU59 GVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU59 GVN registered?

NU59 GVN is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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