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J4 YMU

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,170 mi
Last recorded88,170 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 YMU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 88,170 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 84,011 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 79,349 miles

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

corrosion to rear brake pipes.

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2023 74,677 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 70,296 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 70,296 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2021 69,670 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 69,670 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 67,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 64,951 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 64,951 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 55,191 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 53,003 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 47,371 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 42,801 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 39,875 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 33,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 27,258 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 27,263 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 27,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 19,508 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 18,947 miles

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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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J4 YMU is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J4 YMU, 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 J4 YMU registered?

J4 YMU is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is J4 YMU safe to buy?

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