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SL59 KER

2009 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,213 mi
Last recorded99,213 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 KER
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 99,213 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2026 92,172 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 82,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 81,687 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 81,687 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 80,587 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 80,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 78,402 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 73,671 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 71,485 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 70,037 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 68,405 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 63,754 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 56,715 miles

brake pad warning light showing on dash

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 42,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 24,564 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 24,476 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 23,318 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 23,318 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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SL59 KER is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SL59 KER, 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 SL59 KER registered?

SL59 KER is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is SL59 KER safe to buy?

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