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YC09 UJB

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,836 mi
Last recorded77,836 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 77,836 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 77,836 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 70,531 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 7 Nov 2023 66,413 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Oct 2022 62,386 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 62,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 58,953 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 55,159 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim repair weld (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 23 Oct 2019 52,605 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 52,600 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 50,648 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 50,650 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 47,048 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 41,784 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 40,960 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 40,960 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 39,234 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

deep cut in sidewall of nearside rear tyre(no cords)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 39,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

deep cut in sidewall of nearside rear tyre(no cords)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 33,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre side wall has minor kerb damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 26,953 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2013 26,648 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2012 199,599 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 UJB is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UJB, 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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What year was YC09 UJB registered?

YC09 UJB is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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