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YC09 SVW

2009 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,927 mi
Last recorded84,927 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 SVW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 84,927 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 84,927 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 80,008 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 80,002 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 74,220 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 67,402 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 61,127 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 56,745 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Below driveshaft. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 48,823 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 47,892 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 44,239 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 44,230 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 39,149 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 35,197 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 25,624 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on edge's

n/s front tyre worn heavy on edge's, inner tred steped edge nearing cord's

o/s front tyre worn heavy on edge's, inner tred steped edge nearing cord's

o/s rear tyre worn heavy on edge's, inner tred steped edge nearing cord's

Pass 10 Jul 2013 20,632 miles

all 4 tyres low on the inside edges

Pass 9 Jul 2012 14,896 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 SVW is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SVW, 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 SVW registered?

YC09 SVW is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 July 2009.

Is YC09 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 SVW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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