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GY09 VGM

2009 BMW Z4

Beige Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,926 mi
Last recorded95,926 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 VGM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 95,926 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2025 92,826 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2024 90,194 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2023 86,619 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 82,466 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 79,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 79,619 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 75,695 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 68,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 60,208 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 52,088 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Apr 2016 42,794 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 32,808 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 28,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 28,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 23,809 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jul 2012 20,515 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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GY09 VGM is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Beige with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGM, 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

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What year was GY09 VGM registered?

GY09 VGM is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is GY09 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY09 VGM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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