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YF09 UZM

2009 BMW Z4

Brown Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,691 mi
Last recorded91,691 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 UZM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 91,691 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 91,313 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 90,919 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 90,224 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 88,153 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin *2mm close to limit of 1.5mm* (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 80,200 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 75,786 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around engine under trays. (slight). (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 72,919 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 72,912 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 63,716 miles

Oil leak Gearbox area ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 63,398 miles

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

Oil leak Gearbox area ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 53,913 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 53,902 miles

Offside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 48,162 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 40,899 miles

n/s/f tyre kerb bead cut

rear tyres 3mm worn on edge cuts in tread

Pass 28 Sep 2013 32,035 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,315 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 UZM is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Brown with a 2,979cc 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 UZM, 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 UZM registered?

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

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