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SM59 SOA

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,385 mi
Last recorded54,385 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 SOA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 54,385 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust flange corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2025 54,385 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust flange corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2024 52,788 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2024 52,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes plastic coating swollen @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2023 50,867 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2023 50,867 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 47,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

front exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2021 44,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front exhaust flanges corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 42,226 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust flanges corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2019 40,767 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 32,998 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 29,737 miles

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

Offside Front TYRE TREAD DEPTH 3MM

Pass 23 Nov 2015 25,624 miles

both front tyre tread depths on 2-3mm

Pass 27 Nov 2014 20,261 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 15,004 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 10,724 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 10,724 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SOA is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SOA, 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 SOA registered?

SM59 SOA is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is SM59 SOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 SOA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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