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VE59 NKC

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,889 mi
Last recorded136,889 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 NKC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 136,889 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 129,137 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight g/box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 129,136 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight g/box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 124,357 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 124,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 120,266 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge screw in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 113,356 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 104,884 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 104,884 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive cylinder head cover gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission sump/side casing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 98,113 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 7 Dec 2018 87,051 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 75,987 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 75,987 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 64,397 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 52,796 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 40,123 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 29,446 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 18,504 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 18,504 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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VE59 NKC is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VE59 NKC, 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 VE59 NKC registered?

VE59 NKC is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is VE59 NKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 NKC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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