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YG09 XRC

2009 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,549 mi
Last recorded35,549 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 XRC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 35,549 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 35,546 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 34,778 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 8 Nov 2023 33,560 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 33,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 32,150 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 30,984 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 29,722 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both starting to perish slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 28,235 miles

battery condition warning came on during testing

service due indicator is on

Pass 19 Sep 2018 26,590 miles

Front engine under tray fitted

Rear brake linings getting low

Pass 12 Sep 2017 25,467 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly electronic (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 23,957 miles

Service light on/overdue message displayed

Pass 26 Sep 2015 22,340 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 18,664 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 14,412 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 11,138 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 11,138 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 XRC is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XRC, 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 XRC registered?

YG09 XRC is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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