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YH59 YLU

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,714 mi
Last recorded124,714 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 YLU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 124,714 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 119,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 117,597 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 116,648 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 107,057 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 98,668 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 89,478 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,209 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 83,209 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 78,634 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 78,634 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 68,890 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)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 68,890 miles

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

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)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 62,133 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 62,133 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 47,854 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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YH59 YLU is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YH59 YLU, 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 YH59 YLU registered?

YH59 YLU is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is YH59 YLU safe to buy?

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