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SM09 YZR

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,878 mi
Last recorded97,878 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 YZR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 97,878 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 96,393 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 94,611 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 94,050 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 92,623 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 92,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 89,907 miles

tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp on

Pass 18 Nov 2019 86,605 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 83,019 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 82,352 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 82,352 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 80,283 miles

both rear tyre treads are wearing on their very inside edges

headlight beam converters fitted

offside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2015 78,432 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 69,614 miles

front inner brake pads appear low .......

Pass 31 Jul 2013 59,232 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 47,716 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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SM09 YZR is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SM09 YZR, 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 SM09 YZR registered?

SM09 YZR is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is SM09 YZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 YZR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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