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EU09 YPZ

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,885 mi
Last recorded93,885 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU09 YPZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 93,885 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 90,724 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 86,861 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2024 86,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 81,474 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 77,327 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 73,558 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 72,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner disc faces worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner disc faces worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 70,017 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 67,729 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,729 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 61,438 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 56,478 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 38,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 38,560 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 28,100 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 20,780 miles

all tyres worn edges

Fail 12 Jun 2012 20,780 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres worn edges

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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EU09 YPZ is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EU09 YPZ, 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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EU09 YPZ is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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