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YC09 ZMY

2009 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,227 mi
Last recorded29,227 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 ZMY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 29,227 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 28,928 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 28,804 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 28,695 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 28,586 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 28,279 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 27,981 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 27,512 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 27,132 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 26,577 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 25,993 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 25,276 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2015 25,257 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 24,505 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 24,505 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre cut but no cords showing

Pass 24 Jun 2013 20,263 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 16,256 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 3 Jul 2012 16,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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 ZMY is a 2009 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,979cc 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 ZMY, 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 ZMY registered?

YC09 ZMY is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is YC09 ZMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 ZMY 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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