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YC09 ZBJ

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,125 mi
Last recorded129,125 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 129,125 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 129,125 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 115,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 115,183 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jul 2023 102,511 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 91,237 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 78,396 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 78,396 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 71,588 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective small split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 67,500 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 55,486 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 46,587 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 32,456 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 23,454 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 30,506 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 30,445 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 29,696 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 27,159 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 23,187 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 23,187 miles

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

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 ZBJ is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZBJ, 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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What year was YC09 ZBJ registered?

YC09 ZBJ is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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