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YF09 UVE

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,710 mi
Last recorded80,710 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 UVE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 80,710 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 80,084 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Fail 28 Oct 2024 80,084 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Door mirror glass missing. (3.3 (c))

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Pass 2 Nov 2023 79,915 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 79,769 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 79,579 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to split in tread area

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2020 78,695 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal slight perishing

Pass 4 May 2019 77,446 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 74,750 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 69,421 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 61,530 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 61,530 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 53,004 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 52,813 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 34,282 miles

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

front wipers smear

Pass 17 Apr 2013 20,011 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 8,136 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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YF09 UVE is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc 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 YF09 UVE, 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 YF09 UVE registered?

YF09 UVE is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 August 2009.

Is YF09 UVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF09 UVE 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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