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YC59 BKV

2009 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,595 mi
Last recorded117,595 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 BKV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 117,595 miles

Inner Both, Sills Corroding

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Devoid of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, Edge Devoid of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Underside of Vehicle & Suspension Components Corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2024 113,035 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Devoid of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Top of Engine Oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 110,734 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 110,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm boot splite (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 106,558 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 98,747 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 89,102 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 84,827 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 19 Oct 2018 74,229 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 63,465 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on both edges, especially inner

Pass 25 Oct 2016 53,754 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 53,754 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 43,685 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 30,427 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 30,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 22,126 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 17,192 miles

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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YC59 BKV is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YC59 BKV, 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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YC59 BKV is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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