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YC09 UJM

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,006 mi
Last recorded136,006 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 UJM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 136,006 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 136,006 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 118,516 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 118,516 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Code cleared light stayed out (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 109,924 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 103,983 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 103,983 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 97,340 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 97,243 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 89,925 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 89,889 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 85,314 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 75,250 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,488 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 70,488 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,052 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 58,596 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 54,389 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 48,190 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 40,005 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 40,005 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 23,719 miles

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

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 UJM is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc 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 UJM, 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 UJM registered?

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

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