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YC09 YAJ

2009 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

85,344 mi
Last recorded85,344 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 YAJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 85,344 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 75,764 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 67,744 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 59,485 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 12 Apr 2022 53,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Screw in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 45,082 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 43,181 miles

under trays fitted hard to check components

Pass 17 Jun 2019 40,380 miles

under tray fitted hard to check components

Pass 1 Jun 2018 37,157 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 33,995 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 30,636 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 30,636 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 26,836 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 26,836 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 26,836 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 26,836 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 23,111 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 18,801 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 31 May 2012 14,199 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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 YAJ is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YAJ, 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 YAJ registered?

YC09 YAJ is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 June 2009.

Is YC09 YAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 YAJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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