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OY59 TFA

2009 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,225 mi
Last recorded96,225 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 TFA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 96,225 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 93,426 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 90,642 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 86,053 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 82,218 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 77,613 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 73,508 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2020 73,492 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides and badly corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Worn through casing, and deflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad wear indicator on

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,017 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 58,557 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2018 58,556 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2017 44,544 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 32,280 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 32,280 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2015 26,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 23,217 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 23,217 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 19,618 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 17,765 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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OY59 TFA is a 2009 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OY59 TFA, 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 OY59 TFA registered?

OY59 TFA is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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