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YG09 OJL

2009 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,652 mi
Last recorded111,652 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 111,652 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 109,614 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both / abs rings (1.6 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 108,287 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 107,526 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 105,970 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 104,146 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 104,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 103,715 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 102,957 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 94,621 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres have tread lifting

wipers slight smearing

Pass 18 Apr 2017 86,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 77,322 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,939 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn low on outer edges (raised tread)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 67,939 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn low on outer edges (raised tread)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 47,415 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 47,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,927 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,448 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 OJL is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,497cc 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 OJL, 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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What year was YG09 OJL registered?

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

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