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YE54 FRE

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,539 mi
Last recorded74,539 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 FRE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 74,539 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 65,224 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 44,683 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 44,119 miles

Chips in windscreen

Surface rust on rear discs

Fail 24 Jul 2021 44,119 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chips in windscreen

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

Surface rust on rear discs

Pass 12 Jun 2020 44,022 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r tyre treads very low,on legal limits

Pass 20 Dec 2018 43,211 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 40,994 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 21 Jun 2017 39,357 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2016 32,831 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 32,472 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 29,043 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 29,039 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 24,693 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 18,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2012 10,216 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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YE54 FRE is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE54 FRE, 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 YE54 FRE registered?

YE54 FRE is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 November 2009.

Is YE54 FRE safe to buy?

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