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YC09 YJF

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,637 mi
Last recorded112,637 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 112,637 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 107,944 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 107,944 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 100,093 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Fog lamp inoperative but OSR still operating correctly.

Pass 28 Oct 2022 88,503 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Nov 2021 79,661 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 79,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 70,393 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 64,046 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 54,735 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 48,158 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 43,915 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 35,429 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 5 Jun 2015 28,980 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 22,984 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 19,327 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 14,911 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 14,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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 YJF is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJF, 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 YJF registered?

YC09 YJF is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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The MOT history for YC09 YJF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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