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YK09 RVW

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,252 mi
Last recorded125,252 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 RVW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 125,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 116,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 111,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 106,931 miles

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 hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 103,216 miles

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 hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 99,397 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 30 Apr 2019 86,101 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 74,548 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 65,890 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 65,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 61,861 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 89,525 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2015 89,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

O/S/F Tyre low on edges

Rear tyres low on edges and perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 48,648 miles

near side rear tyre has deep cut to tread

off side rear tyre has deep cut to tread

Fail 14 May 2014 48,648 miles

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

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

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

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

near side rear tyre has deep cut to tread

off side rear tyre has deep cut to tread

Pass 15 May 2013

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,546 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 RVW is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RVW, 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 RVW registered?

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

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