CarVerify

Free Car Check

VO09 YMJ

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

82,165 mi
Last recorded82,165 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 YMJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 82,165 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 80,405 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 78,826 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 76,630 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 73,908 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 70,747 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 67,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 59,611 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 48,587 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 38,138 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 25,610 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 21,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Apr 2014 18,397 miles

NSF tyre cracking between treads

NSF tyre slight wear on edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF tyre cracking between treads

OSF tyre slight wear on edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 15,217 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 15,141 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,904 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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VO09 YMJ is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VO09 YMJ, 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

How do I check the history of VO09 YMJ?

You can check the full history of VO09 YMJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VO09 YMJ registered?

VO09 YMJ is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is VO09 YMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO09 YMJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VO09 YMJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VO09 YMJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.