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RO59 RPV

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,360 mi
Last recorded132,360 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 RPV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 132,360 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 131,942 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 131,542 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 130,968 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 127,363 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split in rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 127,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" Standard - Replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split in rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 123,865 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 118,492 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 118,492 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 109,736 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 12 Dec 2018 109,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2017 98,882 miles

Fuel cap seal showing signs of perishing.

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 4 Nov 2017 98,818 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel cap seal showing signs of perishing.

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 4 Nov 2016 93,976 miles

windscreen damaged in zone A not materially affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 21 Oct 2016 93,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

windscreen damaged in zone A not materially affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 30 Sep 2015 87,068 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 79,605 miles

both front tyres worn on raised edges

nearside rear tyre 2mm and worn on raised edges

offside rear tyre worn on raised edges

Pass 20 Sep 2013 65,407 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 48,158 miles

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

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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RO59 RPV is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RO59 RPV, 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 RO59 RPV registered?

RO59 RPV is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is RO59 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO59 RPV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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