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SL59 OCH

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,017 mi
Last recorded102,017 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 OCH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2018 102,017 miles

parking brake lamp illuminated amber and staying on

Pass 3 May 2017 91,306 miles

Parking brake warning light illuminated in amber

Fail 3 May 2017 91,306 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake warning light illuminated in amber

Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,772 miles

Amber parking warning lamp illuminated.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Fail 14 Apr 2016 79,772 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Amber parking warning lamp illuminated.

Engine oil level below min, topped up.

Nearside Front Day time light inop.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,611 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 66,611 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 42,772 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 42,772 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 25,407 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 25,282 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 25,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 OCH is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SL59 OCH, 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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SL59 OCH is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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