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YK09 RSO

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,128 mi
Last recorded53,128 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 53,128 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 52,343 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 46,912 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 46,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 43,129 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 42,853 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 41,654 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 41,654 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 39,820 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 39,820 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 34,291 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 29,784 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 21,316 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 21,174 miles

engine warning light on

nearside rear tyre cracking up

Fail 8 Mar 2016 21,174 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine warning light on

nearside rear tyre cracking up

Pass 30 Jan 2015 18,629 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 11,381 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 9,682 miles

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

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 RSO is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RSO, 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 YK09 RSO registered?

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

Is YK09 RSO safe to buy?

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