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SL59 LUR

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,514 mi
Last recorded101,514 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 LUR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 101,514 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 101,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 96,261 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 91,771 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 90,515 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 85,835 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 80,805 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 75,943 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 71,692 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 62,537 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 60,447 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 58,032 miles

Under trays fitted (Unable to inspect all components)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 57,713 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 54,913 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 51,778 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 48,179 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 48,119 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 48,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 48,098 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 37,464 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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SL59 LUR is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LUR, 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 LUR registered?

SL59 LUR is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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