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DF09 SYC

2009 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,498 mi
Last recorded83,498 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 SYC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 83,498 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 80,259 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 80,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn & cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges balding & cracking/perished & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 80,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn & cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges balding & cracking/perished & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 75,915 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertrays and front of gearbox has oil on them (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all round outer shoulder on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all round outer shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 69,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 69,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge of the tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 65,856 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 65,856 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 63,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 58,711 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2019 54,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - 255/35zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - 255/35zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 50,674 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,918 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 42,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 37,075 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2015 30,785 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 29,026 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Jun 2013 24,969 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 18,513 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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DF09 SYC is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF09 SYC, 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 DF09 SYC registered?

DF09 SYC is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 June 2009.

Is DF09 SYC safe to buy?

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