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YR59 JHY

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,996 mi
Last recorded115,996 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 JHY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 115,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2026 114,882 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

brake pad wear light on pads ok

Pass 24 Jun 2025 98,946 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 90,291 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 84,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 79,051 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 79,051 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2021 69,496 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 66,256 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension arms

Pass 15 Oct 2019 62,560 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Brake disc's corroding & pitting too outer faces

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 11 Oct 2018 59,703 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 19 Oct 2017 56,565 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 56,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 53,003 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 49,834 miles

Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 38,708 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 26,840 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 24,293 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 17,524 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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YR59 JHY is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YR59 JHY, 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 YR59 JHY registered?

YR59 JHY is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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