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YB58 OLC

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

125,238 mi
Last recorded125,238 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB58 OLC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 125,238 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 122,424 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 122,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 121,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 119,669 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 117,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 116,589 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 116,587 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 111,766 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 111,760 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering track arm inner ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 104,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front N/s , o/s tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 104,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front N/s , o/s tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 97,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre pressure warning light on - pre. 2012

Fail 7 Nov 2018 97,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Eng man light (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre pressure warning light on - pre. 2012

Pass 16 Nov 2017 83,638 miles

Eng man light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 70,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s , o/s. - 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 70,082 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/s , o/s (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s , o/s. - 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 56,455 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 56,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 51,158 miles

Front near side lower arm rear bush weak, slight play

Near side head light has water inside lamp

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 45,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 31,894 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 31,720 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 29,738 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 29,738 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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YB58 OLC is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YB58 OLC, 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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YB58 OLC is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 February 2009.

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