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VK59 WDW

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,838 mi
Last recorded71,838 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 WDW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 71,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Pass 13 May 2025 58,717 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 58,642 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 57,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays covering testable items throughout underneath

Fail 25 Sep 2024 57,907 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays covering testable items throughout underneath

Pass 5 Oct 2023 55,050 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted covering most of the underside obstructing view to testable items

Pass 7 Oct 2022 50,986 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 46,665 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 46,665 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 45,808 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 43,726 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 40,472 miles

Front under tray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2017 36,656 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2017 36,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 32,093 miles

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)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 32,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 25,851 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 19,514 miles

rear tyres worn very low in places (advise replacement)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 13,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 13,817 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 10,180 miles

Number plates displaying markings not related to the vehicle registration but not a reason for failure.

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 WDW is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK59 WDW registered?

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

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