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DR07 YMD

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,180 mi
Last recorded65,180 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR07 YMD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 65,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers dust cover is split

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

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

engine undertray is fitted obscuring view of steering, suspension and braking components

Fail 10 Feb 2026 65,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers dust cover is split

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

engine undertray is fitted obscuring view of steering, suspension and braking components

Pass 12 Feb 2025 63,227 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 59,462 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 59,461 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 56,165 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 55,917 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 52,303 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 52,301 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 47,982 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 44,311 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 44,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Oct 2019 44,038 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 38,149 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 38,149 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 30,699 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 25,363 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 25,363 miles

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

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 17 Jul 2015 19,599 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 15,762 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 10,548 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 9,761 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DR07 YMD is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DR07 YMD, 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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DR07 YMD is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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