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YC09 BZJ

2009 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,030 mi
Last recorded96,030 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 BZJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 96,030 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 88,691 miles

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

Chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2024 84,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 75,859 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 70,811 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 66,780 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 66,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 60,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front tyres cracking inside tread

Pass 16 Mar 2020 56,170 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 56,170 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 47,821 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 47,821 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2018 46,290 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 39,360 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 39,282 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 33,210 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 24,061 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 24,060 miles

front tyres wearing low on outer and inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2012 11,491 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 10,948 miles

The electronic parking brake warning light is on.

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 BZJ is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BZJ, 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 BZJ registered?

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

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