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SP59 ZBE

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,487 mi
Last recorded87,487 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 ZBE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 87,487 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 87,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 87,110 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 85,563 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 85,563 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 84,437 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 83,147 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 81,530 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 78,845 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 74,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 64,105 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 64,105 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 53,726 miles

rear tyres just off wear bars

Pass 29 Jul 2014 43,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 37,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 30,417 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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SP59 ZBE is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SP59 ZBE, 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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SP59 ZBE is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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