CarVerify

Free Car Check

GY09 CBO

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,210 mi
Last recorded67,210 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 CBO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 67,210 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 64,947 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 61,010 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 61,009 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front fog lamps not working

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 58,016 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 53,829 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 53,829 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyre has deep cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyre has deep cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 47,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 47,270 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 42,728 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2020 42,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 41,793 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 40,119 miles

Yellow brake warning light on intermittently

Fail 20 Apr 2018 40,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre perishing and wearing heavily on inner edge

Yellow brake warning light on intermittently

Pass 21 Apr 2017 37,780 miles

both front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

minor oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2017 37,780 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

minor oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2016 34,661 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2016 34,661 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,552 miles

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

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2014 27,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,710 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 16,858 miles

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre wearing more heavily on inner shoulders.

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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GY09 CBO is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GY09 CBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GY09 CBO?

You can check the full history of GY09 CBO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GY09 CBO registered?

GY09 CBO is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is GY09 CBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY09 CBO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY09 CBO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GY09 CBO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.