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SM59 ETU

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,376 mi
Last recorded60,376 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 ETU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 60,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 58,123 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 55,503 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 55,503 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 51,402 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 43,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 37,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 32,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 32,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 29,104 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 26,527 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 23,195 miles

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2016 23,195 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2015 20,121 miles

Front both tyres worn on edges

under trays fitted

wipers smear

Pass 27 Oct 2014 17,463 miles

undertray heat shield adrift

Fail 27 Oct 2014 17,463 miles

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

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

undertray heat shield adrift

Pass 5 Nov 2013 14,731 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 12,168 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 ETU is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SM59 ETU, 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 ETU registered?

SM59 ETU is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is SM59 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 ETU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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