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SJ59 LWD

2009 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

64,181 mi
Last recorded64,181 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 LWD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 64,181 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 60,939 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion chassis leg

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both shock absorbers outer casings corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Upper top mounts slight corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2024 97,359 miles

Front suspension top mounts corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front chassis corroding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear shocks corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2024 97,356 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension top mounts corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front chassis corroding

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear shocks corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2023 59,838 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 58,942 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 57,977 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 56,156 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 52,382 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 51,509 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Aug 2017 48,701 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 46,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 46,325 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 42,285 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 37,750 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 29,161 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 22,040 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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SJ59 LWD is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SJ59 LWD, 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 SJ59 LWD registered?

SJ59 LWD is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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