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YC59 MYW

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,594 mi
Last recorded96,594 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 MYW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 96,594 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 96,583 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 87,419 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 80,207 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 80,058 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 80,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing broken coil spring has rubbed on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 76,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 75,484 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 74,682 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 71,053 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 67,086 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 65,864 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 64,591 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 63,367 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 63,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 52,823 miles

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,550 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 MYW is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue 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 MYW, 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 YC59 MYW registered?

YC59 MYW is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is YC59 MYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 MYW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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