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SG59 SJX

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,069 mi
Last recorded83,069 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 SJX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 83,069 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 78,574 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 78,573 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveller link broken (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 73,763 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 67,441 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 67,440 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 62,493 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2021 57,947 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 57,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2020 52,478 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 45,980 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished (5.2.3 (j))

front tyres starting to crack/perish

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 39,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 cracked/perished (4.1.D.1e)

rear tyres starting to crack/perish

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2018 39,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 cracked/perished (4.1.D.1e)

rear tyres starting to crack/perish

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 32,402 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 30,974 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 30,974 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 29,259 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 28,684 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 24,493 miles

ADVISE SIGNS OF BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING ON TREADS

Pass 23 May 2013 19,439 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 19,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 16,438 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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SG59 SJX is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SG59 SJX, 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 SG59 SJX registered?

SG59 SJX is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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