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WL59 HWX

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,898 mi
Last recorded126,898 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 HWX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 126,898 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 118,212 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 111,198 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 105,836 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 105,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 99,008 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 91,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edge

Pass 7 Aug 2019 83,285 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 71,169 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 71,169 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 59,324 miles

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 19 Jul 2016 46,496 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,275 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 17,760 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 15,657 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 15,635 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 12,189 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 12,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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WL59 HWX is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WL59 HWX, 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 WL59 HWX registered?

WL59 HWX is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is WL59 HWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL59 HWX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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