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YG09 NVZ

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,864 mi
Last recorded96,864 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 NVZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 96,864 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 92,414 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 88,823 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 84,637 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 79,467 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 79,300 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 75,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 70,955 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 67,611 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 62,396 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 62,370 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 55,195 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 49,933 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 42,239 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 35,020 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 35,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 27,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 27,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 21,562 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 21,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 20,985 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NVZ is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NVZ, 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 NVZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YG09 NVZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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