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OY59 WJN

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,098 mi
Last recorded86,098 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 WJN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 86,098 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 8 Oct 2025 86,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 27 Sep 2024 82,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 81,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 78,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 76,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 75,332 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 73,721 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 69,290 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 64,474 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 59,747 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

under guards

Fail 4 Nov 2016 59,728 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

under guards

Pass 4 Nov 2015 55,540 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2014 49,327 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 39,232 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 28,097 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 28,097 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WJN is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc 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 OY59 WJN, 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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OY59 WJN is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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