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RO59 ZLE

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,078 mi
Last recorded96,078 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 ZLE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 96,078 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 96,078 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2024 95,170 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 91,629 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 91,604 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 84,847 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 84,843 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 78,859 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 61,110 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 60,598 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 60,598 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 59,337 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 57,587 miles

Nearside Front tyre has low/no air pressure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 57,587 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has low/no air pressure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 38,718 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,573 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 23,546 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 12,999 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge to limit

front tyres need changing soon

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 ZLE is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZLE, 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 RO59 ZLE registered?

RO59 ZLE is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is RO59 ZLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO59 ZLE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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