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YK09 RVJ

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,808 mi
Last recorded48,808 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 48,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 43,306 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 39,538 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 39,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 36,143 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 33,754 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 27,907 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 27,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 25,513 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 24,474 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 23,143 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge of tread.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 22,102 miles

Front both tyres wearing low outer edges

Pass 5 May 2015 20,496 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 18,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage wheel rims.

nearside front inner bead rim slightly distorted.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 8 May 2013 15,752 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage nearside front wheel rim.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 13,532 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside front wheel rim.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

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 RVJ 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RVJ, 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 RVJ registered?

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

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