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GY09 ZHC

2009 BMW Z4

Brown Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,257 mi
Last recorded122,257 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 ZHC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 122,257 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 116,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2024 108,890 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 100,902 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 93,009 miles

Offside Rear indicator beginning to loose its intensity

Oil leak, but not excessive Around oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 92,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear indicator beginning to loose its intensity

Oil leak, but not excessive Around oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 75,947 miles

oil seepage on transmission.

Fail 16 Sep 2020 75,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Dangerous not drive vehicle until tyre is changed. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil seepage on transmission.

Pass 5 Oct 2019 66,176 miles

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2018 59,061 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 59,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/35R19 Bridgestone runflats (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 50,265 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2016 40,450 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 31,374 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 31,374 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 24,510 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 24,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2013 19,022 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 14,234 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 14,234 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ZHC is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Brown with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZHC, 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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GY09 ZHC is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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