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S29 YKA

2009 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,674 mi
Last recorded89,674 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 YKA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 89,674 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 84,254 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 83,054 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jan 2022 83,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 77,984 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside front and offside front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 69,159 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 61,368 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 54,958 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 45,137 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 34,488 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 28,604 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 22,612 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 22,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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S29 YKA is a 2009 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S29 YKA, 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 S29 YKA registered?

S29 YKA is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 July 2009.

Is S29 YKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S29 YKA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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