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YC09 YVZ

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,187 mi
Last recorded112,187 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 YVZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 112,187 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 19 Sep 2024 110,906 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 108,886 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 106,990 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 106,978 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 104,824 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 103,272 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 103,260 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 100,735 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 92,071 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 92,070 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 84,778 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel has x2 weld repairs.

Pass 7 May 2016 65,947 miles

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

Under Trays fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 7 Jul 2015 99,596 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 55,441 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 55,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,436 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 46,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 36,668 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)

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 YVZ is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YVZ, 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

How do I check the history of YC09 YVZ?

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What year was YC09 YVZ registered?

YC09 YVZ is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is YC09 YVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 YVZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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