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YC09 AAY

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,942 mi
Last recorded88,942 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 AAY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 88,942 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 87,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 87,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 85,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 85,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 82,824 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 78,707 miles

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

fuel cap sealing rubber slight perishing

Pass 13 Feb 2020 73,662 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 68,076 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 61,339 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 22 Mar 2017 54,399 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,475 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 48,254 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 44,123 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,459 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,733 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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YC09 AAY is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc 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 YC09 AAY, 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 YC09 AAY registered?

YC09 AAY is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is YC09 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 AAY 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.

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