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YG09 NWV

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,960 mi
Last recorded87,960 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 87,960 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 83,480 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 80,386 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 79,803 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 78,287 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 72,470 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 69,070 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 65,558 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 65,554 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 62,968 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 57,166 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 25 Feb 2016 50,169 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 50,163 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EML on.

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

Nearside Front tyre tread worn down to 1.6mm on inner edge [Bridgestone Potenza RSC 225/40 X R18W].

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn out on inner edge [Bridgestone Potenza RSC 255/35 X R18W].

Offside Front tyre tread worn down to 2mm on inner edge [Bridgestone Potenza RSC 225/40 X R18W].

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on inner edge Bridgestone Potenza RSC 255/35 X R18W]. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake discs slightly lipped.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 40,478 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 33,523 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 33,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 24,591 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 16,248 miles

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

Oil leak

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 NWV is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NWV, 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 NWV registered?

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

Is YG09 NWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG09 NWV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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