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YH59 ZCA

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,660 mi
Last recorded88,660 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 ZCA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 88,660 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 88,387 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 75,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 outer side wall damage, no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 75,645 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 outer side wall damage, no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 71,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2024 71,983 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 71,182 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 60,413 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 60,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 56,287 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 50,286 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 49,490 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 47,915 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 45,043 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 4 Jan 2016 41,040 miles

engine cover fitted

outer sills plastic covered

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 35,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 6 Jan 2014 28,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 9 Oct 2012 26,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

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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YH59 ZCA is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue 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 YH59 ZCA, 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 YH59 ZCA registered?

YH59 ZCA is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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