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VK59 XSW

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,757 mi
Last recorded141,757 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 XSW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 141,757 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

park brake warning light indicates a fault

Fail 4 Feb 2025 133,425 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

park brake warning light indicates a fault

Pass 17 May 2024 131,154 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 126,076 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2023 126,076 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 118,237 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 112,403 miles

Amber handbrake warning light on

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 4 May 2020 107,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage/small cut inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage/small cut/split inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damaged/cut/split.(borderline advise replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire not in pad (hanging down)

amber park brake symbol illuminated (electronic park brake working fine)

Pass 20 Mar 2019 99,978 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 92,556 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 84,408 miles

front and rear tyres are worn on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2016 75,699 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 72,122 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,445 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 66,102 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 54,570 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 XSW is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XSW, 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 XSW registered?

VK59 XSW is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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