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YC59 VNY

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,422 mi
Last recorded38,422 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 38,422 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 37,934 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 37,571 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 37,199 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 36,643 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 35,811 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 35,267 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 33,796 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 33,789 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Cracked inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 31,059 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 27,123 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4000 miles remaining (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 23,353 miles

Front Both front tyre starting to crack on outer edge(225/35R19 Bridgestone RFT)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 23,353 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Both front tyre starting to crack on outer edge(225/35R19 Bridgestone RFT)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 19,958 miles

N/s/f tyre perished but no cords showing

O/s/f tyre perished but no cords showing

Fail 5 Dec 2014 19,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/s/f tyre perished but no cords showing

O/s/f tyre perished but no cords showing

Pass 6 Dec 2013 17,055 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 13,703 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 VNY 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 VNY, 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 VNY registered?

YC59 VNY is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is YC59 VNY safe to buy?

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