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YG59 UCL

2009 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,938 mi
Last recorded97,938 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 UCL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 97,938 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 97,938 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 93,848 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 89,516 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 84,423 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 84,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2021 78,129 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 73,564 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 72,673 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 70,749 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 68,327 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 68,324 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 66,173 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 61,766 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 61,766 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 52,635 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Mar 2014 42,997 miles

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)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 42,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 23 Feb 2013 34,914 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,025 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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YG59 UCL is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 YG59 UCL, 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 YG59 UCL registered?

YG59 UCL is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is YG59 UCL safe to buy?

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