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SL59 VAV

2009 Bmw Z4 · Petrol · 2979cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
ModelZ4
Year2009
FuelPetrol
Engine2979cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2009 Bmw Z4 Petrol 2979cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 169,929 miles on the clock, averaging 9,605 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL59 VAV

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,929
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2012
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,605

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading169,929 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,050
Average per year9,605
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL59 VAV 49k79k110k140k170k '12'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,929 miles
Since last MOT+3,050 miles
PASS
Mileage166,879 miles
Since last MOT+1,478 miles
PASS
Mileage165,401 miles
Since last MOT+10,900 miles
PASS
Mileage154,501 miles
Since last MOT+9,634 miles
PASS
Mileage144,867 miles
Since last MOT+11,653 miles
PASS
Mileage133,214 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,211 miles
Since last MOT+2,432 miles
PASS
Mileage130,779 miles
Since last MOT+12,240 miles
PASS
Mileage118,539 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,537 miles
Since last MOT+8,301 miles
PASS
Mileage110,236 miles
Since last MOT+15,976 miles
PASS
Mileage94,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,260 miles
Since last MOT+12,449 miles
PASS
Mileage81,811 miles
Since last MOT+465 miles
PASS
Mileage81,346 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,309 miles
Since last MOT+10,231 miles
PASS
Mileage71,078 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,063 miles
Since last MOT+21,990 miles
PASS
Mileage49,073 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 VAV
MakeBmw
ModelZ4
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2979cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About SL59 VAV

What car is SL59 VAV?

SL59 VAV is an black Bmw Z4, petrol (2979cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2009.

What is the mileage of SL59 VAV?

The last recorded mileage for SL59 VAV was 169,929 miles, recorded on 12 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL59 VAV passed its MOT?

SL59 VAV has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 May 2025.

Is SL59 VAV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL59 VAV is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is SL59 VAV?

SL59 VAV is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.