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YC09 LVE

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,267 mi
Last recorded66,267 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 66,267 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 65,537 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 65,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 63,562 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 58,558 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 58,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 53,910 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 50,741 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 50,523 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2019 43,508 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 43,508 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end securing bolt loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end securing bolt loose (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 33,883 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 33,883 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 26,938 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 25,249 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 24,510 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 24,466 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 22,531 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 20,860 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 LVE is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LVE, 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 LVE registered?

YC09 LVE is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 August 2009.

Is YC09 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 LVE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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