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YE59 VHD

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,446 mi
Last recorded61,446 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 VHD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 61,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inside both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 61,446 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inside both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 60,708 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 58,302 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 56,794 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 56,016 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 55,334 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 55,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/30 r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 52,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 46,123 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 39,829 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 31,599 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 23,943 miles

NSF tyre has splits in inner side wall

OSF tyre has splits in inner side wall

Pass 15 Nov 2013 20,313 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 17,534 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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YE59 VHD is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YE59 VHD, 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 VHD registered?

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

Is YE59 VHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE59 VHD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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