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VK59 JYH

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,746 mi
Last recorded108,746 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 JYH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 108,746 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 108,226 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s brake reaction bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills showing early signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 107,137 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s brake reaction bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n /s sills showing early signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 105,564 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 103,897 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 103,820 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 102,186 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 98,330 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND SLIGHTLY WORN.

Pass 17 Sep 2018 92,405 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND WORN.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 83,507 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 74,182 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 74,182 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,450 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2013 42,352 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 42,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 32,266 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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VK59 JYH is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black 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 VK59 JYH, 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 VK59 JYH registered?

VK59 JYH is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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