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YC09 YEV

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,963 mi
Last recorded53,963 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 YEV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 53,963 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 47,418 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 47,376 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 42,336 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 38,850 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 35,746 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 30,631 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))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 30,631 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))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 23,038 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 20,976 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 18,766 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 11,649 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 11,644 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 10,834 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 10,503 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 9,337 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 7,819 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 YEV is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YEV, 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 YEV registered?

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

Is YC09 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 YEV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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