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YG09 OEM

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,563 mi
Last recorded116,563 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 116,563 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 116,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 116,153 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 115,655 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 115,655 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 112,933 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 110,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2021 106,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive requires further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2020 100,212 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has a small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2019 92,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 - 3 mm left (5.2.3 (e))

nearside number plate bulb light source dim

slight oil leak on engine

tyre size : 255/35 R18 90W Run-flat Bridgestone

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2018 83,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 65,672 miles

chip in screen

n/s/r shock absorber damp

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f sidewall cut (no chords showing)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 56,710 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 56,710 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges [no cords showing ]

Fail 16 Apr 2015 56,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 45,404 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2014 45,169 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 34,752 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,107 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 OEM is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OEM, 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.

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

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