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YG09 NVC

2009 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,375 mi
Last recorded48,375 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 NVC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 48,375 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 44,785 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 42,176 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 40,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 37,722 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 34,432 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 32,449 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 30,351 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 30,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 25,574 miles

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2017 25,574 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2016 22,510 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 18,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2014 18,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2013 14,023 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 14,023 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 9,768 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 9,758 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 8,539 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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YG09 NVC is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YG09 NVC, 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 YG09 NVC registered?

YG09 NVC is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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The MOT history for YG09 NVC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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