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LO09 TYS

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

80,836 mi
Last recorded80,836 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 TYS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 80,836 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 78,888 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 75,483 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 72,043 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 68,841 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 62,086 miles

Dash board intermittently indicates a bulb failure. all present and working during test

Engine covers and/or under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Fuel cap seal starting to crack/perish

Offside registration plate bulb dim when illuminated

Rear lower suspension/trialing arms have areas of corrosion on nearside and offside

Rear sub/differential frame has areas of corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2019 57,116 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 50,950 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 50,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 44,212 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 38,596 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 33,067 miles

Brake warning light on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMITS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 23,984 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 20,513 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LO09 TYS is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 LO09 TYS, 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 LO09 TYS registered?

LO09 TYS is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is LO09 TYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO09 TYS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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