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YC09 TCJ

2009 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,684 mi
Last recorded96,684 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 TCJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 96,684 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 83,290 miles

Undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2024 74,792 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 62,295 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 62,291 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tps warning light staying on

Pass 31 Jan 2022 46,594 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 31 Jan 2022 46,594 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2021 36,273 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 29,295 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 27,671 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 18,220 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 24 May 2016 17,804 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 17,095 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 15,721 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2012 13,203 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 TCJ is a 2009 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 TCJ, 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 TCJ registered?

YC09 TCJ is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 July 2009.

Is YC09 TCJ safe to buy?

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