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YG09 NYM

2009 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,754 mi
Last recorded73,754 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 NYM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 73,754 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 73,466 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 72,596 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 72,596 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 70,543 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 68,716 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 68,716 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 65,319 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 63,830 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,396 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 54,396 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 49,015 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 45,731 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 39,665 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 39,665 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 33,833 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 33,833 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 28,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 28,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 22,806 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 17,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 NYM is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NYM, 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 NYM registered?

YG09 NYM is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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The MOT history for YG09 NYM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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