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YC09 YDF

2009 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,589 mi
Last recorded139,589 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 YDF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 139,589 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 119,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 119,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 103,769 miles

Front chip in windowscreen

Fail 9 Aug 2024 103,767 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2023 89,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (big bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (big bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 73,681 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 73,615 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured X2 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured X2 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 60,591 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 60,151 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 57,378 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 52,109 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 52,109 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 47,021 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 46,977 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 44,740 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 44,740 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 41,625 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 37,804 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,410 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 31,108 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2013 31,108 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 23,782 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 YDF is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YDF, 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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YC09 YDF is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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