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LV09 YVM

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,565 mi
Last recorded113,565 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 YVM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 113,565 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some items .....

Fail 5 Nov 2025 113,527 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some items .....

Pass 5 Nov 2024 110,845 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 110,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 170,012 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 101,983 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 164,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the 1.6mm limit STRONG ADVISE ...o/s/r tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s /r pads wearing more than n/s /r pads may require inspection .. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 89,831 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 85,790 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 67,650 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 45,144 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 38,324 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,022 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 30,022 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 27,181 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 21,578 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 13,310 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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LV09 YVM is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LV09 YVM, 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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What year was LV09 YVM registered?

LV09 YVM is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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