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YE59 ORA

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

204,930 mi
Last recorded204,930 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 ORA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 204,930 miles

Fuel cap sealing device perished

Fail 22 Dec 2025 204,930 miles

Fuel cap sealing device perished

Headlamp aim too low O/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 120,722 miles

Fuel cap sealing perished

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 120,708 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel cap sealing device perished

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 111,389 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 100,037 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 100,037 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 92,479 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 87,973 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 75,355 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 69,379 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 66,042 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,984 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 58,778 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,564 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 20,113 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012

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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YE59 ORA 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 YE59 ORA, 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 YE59 ORA registered?

YE59 ORA is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 December 2009.

Is YE59 ORA safe to buy?

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