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YC09 CTU

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,892 mi
Last recorded72,892 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 72,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2025 72,891 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 70,489 miles

Fuel Cap Sealing Rubber Slightly Deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 65,888 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device perished

Headlamp cleaning device not working ( BOTH)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 2.0mm AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 2.0mm AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2023 65,888 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device perished

Headlamp cleaning device not working ( BOTH)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 2.0mm AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 2.0mm AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2022 60,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal cracked

headlamp washers not working

Fail 4 Aug 2022 60,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device on suspension arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device seized (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal cracked

headlamp washers not working

Pass 26 May 2021 55,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 18 May 2020 51,504 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2020 51,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 51,140 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 50,831 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 50,831 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 45,858 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 40,191 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,426 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 29,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 22,140 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cracking between treads.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 18,380 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 18,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 CTU is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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