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YC59 OEY

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,649 mi
Last recorded115,649 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 OEY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 115,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 115,649 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 113,520 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 113,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 110,754 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 110,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 108,788 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 108,788 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 106,410 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 106,407 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 102,922 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 99,286 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 95,091 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 90,612 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 80,709 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 70,048 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 64,879 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,080 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 55,045 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 55,044 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 38,956 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 38,956 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 OEY is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OEY, 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 YC59 OEY registered?

YC59 OEY is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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