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YK09 RGV

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,726 mi
Last recorded101,726 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 RGV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 101,726 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2025 101,224 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive slightly rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 101,206 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 99,612 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing repair carried out to tyre (puncture plug?) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Dec 2020 98,329 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 98,329 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 93,100 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 86,595 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jun 2018 86,595 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 80,539 miles

oil leak.

Fail 14 Jun 2017 80,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

oil leak.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 73,678 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 72,608 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 25 Mar 2016 72,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

small leak from gearbox

Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,557 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2015 58,525 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,139 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 39,040 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 29,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 9,917 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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YK09 RGV is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YK09 RGV, 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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YK09 RGV is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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