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YC09 TYY

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,743 mi
Last recorded100,743 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 TYY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 100,743 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 100,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2024 100,021 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 99,051 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 99,051 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 97,896 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 96,961 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 95,650 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 11 Jul 2019 89,110 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 77,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 67,283 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 62,047 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 62,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2015 57,044 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 49,908 miles

the rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2013 43,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 35,958 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,755 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 TYY is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TYY, 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 TYY registered?

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

Is YC09 TYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 TYY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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