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YP59 MDJ

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,551 mi
Last recorded90,551 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 MDJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 90,551 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 90,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire tied round front flexi

Pass 15 Oct 2024 84,611 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 84,602 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 83,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 1 May 2024 83,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2023 80,551 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 74,015 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 73,258 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 71,556 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 68,318 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has small cuts in tread which are nearly deep enough to see cords

Fail 12 Dec 2019 68,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

n/s rear tyre has small cuts in tread which are nearly deep enough to see cords

Pass 14 Dec 2018 64,006 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 64,006 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 60,035 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 56,460 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 16 Dec 2015 50,514 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 20 Dec 2014 43,756 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges o/s front almost to cord on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2013 36,414 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 31,142 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 30,950 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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YP59 MDJ is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YP59 MDJ, 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 YP59 MDJ registered?

YP59 MDJ is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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