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PB59 BAY

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,830 mi
Last recorded75,830 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB59 BAY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 75,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 74,228 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 73,084 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 69,917 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 65,108 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 60,290 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 56,287 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 52,290 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 48,507 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,167 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2016 43,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,275 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 31,546 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 31,546 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 24,033 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 19,688 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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PB59 BAY is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PB59 BAY, 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 PB59 BAY registered?

PB59 BAY is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is PB59 BAY safe to buy?

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