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YG09 XDB

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,459 mi
Last recorded140,459 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 XDB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 140,459 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))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 134,464 miles

Covers and trays fitted obscuring the view of some components.

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 134,464 miles

Covers and trays fitted obscuring the view of some components.

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 128,837 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 124,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 118,111 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 118,111 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 111,020 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 105,275 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 105,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 101,406 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 97,148 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 97,136 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 93,117 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 89,228 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 84,205 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 79,599 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 74,323 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs lipped

front discs slightly grabbing

Fail 23 Apr 2012 66,132 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs lipped

front discs slightly grabbing

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 XDB is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc 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 XDB, 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 XDB registered?

YG09 XDB is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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