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YH59 ZJE

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

106,149 mi
Last recorded106,149 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 ZJE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 106,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to legal limit and on inner edge, advise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 106,149 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to legal limit and on inner edge, advise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid low on fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 95,908 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 92,250 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 2 Aug 2023 92,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2022 90,826 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 84,880 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 77,649 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 71,548 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 64,324 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2017 55,913 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 47,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,017 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 24,957 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 17,595 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 16,915 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 16,915 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 ZJE 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 YH59 ZJE, 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 ZJE registered?

YH59 ZJE is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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