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VU59 LML

2009 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,734 mi
Last recorded95,734 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 LML
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 95,734 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 92,064 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 88,120 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 81,375 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 75,934 miles

Nearside Front brake pad sensor indicater broke

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))

suspenion headlamp level sensor appears to be damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2021 75,934 miles

Nearside Front brake pad sensor indicater broke

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

suspenion headlamp level sensor appears to be damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2020 70,361 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor insecure

undertrays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Fail 18 Nov 2020 70,361 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged both front valves (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor insecure

undertrays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Pass 18 Nov 2019 63,308 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 52,809 miles

engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2017 47,854 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged offside and nearside (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre very badly cracked all the way round the inner side wall just meets MOT standards recommend replace A.S.A.P

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged offside and nearside (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 42,564 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 42,529 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 34,708 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 27,720 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 27,720 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 14,409 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 11,618 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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VU59 LML is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VU59 LML, 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 VU59 LML registered?

VU59 LML is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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