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RJ59 HGE

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,357 mi
Last recorded87,357 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 HGE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 87,357 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF & OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 79,644 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 75,226 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 75,226 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 74,257 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 69,916 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 69,916 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder cracking heavily 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking heavily to outer shoulder 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 66,863 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 64,849 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 3 Apr 2019 62,659 miles

Front Tyres cracking

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 59,097 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 50,562 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 47,242 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 47,242 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 46,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,587 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 42,983 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 35,505 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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RJ59 HGE is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue 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 RJ59 HGE, 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 RJ59 HGE registered?

RJ59 HGE is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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