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YK09 RVM

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,956 mi
Last recorded108,956 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 108,956 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 105,194 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 100,094 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear battery insecure in boot

Pass 25 Apr 2023 97,672 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 94,164 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 94,157 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 92,244 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 87,732 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 83,601 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 75,337 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2017 67,736 miles

brake pad warning light

Pass 22 Jun 2016 55,221 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 31,367 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 29,647 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 22,373 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 18,833 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 18,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 RVM is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RVM, 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 RVM registered?

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

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