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ST59 BZA

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,746 mi
Last recorded53,746 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 BZA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 53,746 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 53,746 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 47,510 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 45,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2023 42,715 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 40,111 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 38,657 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear registration plate digits incorrectly spaced but both are still legible

Fail 12 Jan 2021 38,657 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear registration plate digits incorrectly spaced but both are still legible

Pass 20 Jan 2020 37,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [1-2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [1-2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

front and rear registration plate digits incorrectly spaced but both still legible

Fail 20 Jan 2020 37,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [1-2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [1-2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

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

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

front and rear registration plate digits incorrectly spaced but both still legible

Pass 25 Jan 2019 34,609 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 31,200 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 26,869 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 21,893 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 16,414 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 10,457 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 5,949 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ST59 BZA 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 82.4%.

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 ST59 BZA, 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 ST59 BZA registered?

ST59 BZA is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is ST59 BZA safe to buy?

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