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YC09 ZFW

2009 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,104 mi
Last recorded95,104 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 ZFW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 95,104 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 95,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 94,818 miles

engine bay cover fitted restrict the view of other suspension components

Fail 22 Jun 2024 94,818 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine bay cover fitted restrict the view of other suspension components

Pass 24 Jun 2023 93,371 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 89,824 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))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 88,314 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))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 85,528 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 81,410 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 70,690 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 65,367 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,184 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)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 56,184 miles

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

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

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 6 Jun 2015 47,215 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 47,215 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 39,866 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 30,744 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 22,372 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2012 22,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZFW is a 2009 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,996cc 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 ZFW, 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 ZFW registered?

YC09 ZFW is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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The MOT history for YC09 ZFW 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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