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SM59 ETT

2009 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,059 mi
Last recorded82,059 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 ETT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 82,059 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 82,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 72,008 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 70,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 69,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 67,162 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 2554017RF (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH, centre ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 63,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low/bald edges 2254517RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low/bald edges 2254517RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 60,096 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 56,279 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 50,749 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 45,777 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,777 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,147 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 37,202 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 37,202 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 32,853 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 25,718 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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SM59 ETT is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Red 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 SM59 ETT, 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 SM59 ETT registered?

SM59 ETT is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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