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YH09 LJV

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,094 mi
Last recorded93,094 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 LJV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 93,094 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 89,586 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 85,086 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 85,073 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 81,792 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 75,905 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 69,423 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 69,419 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 63,992 miles

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

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

vehicle has general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2018 101,553 miles

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

vehicle has general underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2018 101,553 miles

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

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

vehicle has general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2017 60,785 miles

all brake discs pitted due to lack of use recommend give vehicle good run!!!

Pass 20 Jan 2017 60,254 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 60,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 58,355 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,068 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,340 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,374 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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YH09 LJV is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YH09 LJV, 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

How do I check the history of YH09 LJV?

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What year was YH09 LJV registered?

YH09 LJV is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 July 2009.

Is YH09 LJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH09 LJV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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