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SD59 OHW

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,063 mi
Last recorded77,063 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 OHW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 77,063 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 76,297 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 74,560 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2023 72,474 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension components Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 72,474 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension components Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 70,849 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 68,530 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 67,780 miles

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

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

corrosion under body

Pass 3 Dec 2019 63,541 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 59,621 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 52,898 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 42,745 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 30,873 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,092 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 18,751 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 13,779 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 13,739 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 13,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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SD59 OHW is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 SD59 OHW, 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 SD59 OHW registered?

SD59 OHW is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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