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YC09 UME

2009 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,492 mi
Last recorded84,492 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 UME
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 84,492 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak back of engine near gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 80,037 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 80,037 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front brake pad warning wire hanging loose

Pass 15 Dec 2023 74,136 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

wipers poor

Pass 23 Dec 2022 67,081 miles

near side front tyre nail in tread

near side front tyre worn on both edges

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Dec 2022 67,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

near side front tyre nail in tread

near side front tyre worn on both edges

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2022 56,761 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2021 53,146 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 49,380 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 37,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 36,850 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 32,537 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 31,794 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 29,800 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 28,460 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 19,879 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 UME is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UME, 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 UME registered?

YC09 UME is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 August 2009.

Is YC09 UME safe to buy?

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