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YK09 RXA

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

85,076 mi
Last recorded85,076 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 RXA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 85,076 miles

Offside headlamp has slight condensation inside

Pass 16 Aug 2024 83,401 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has slight water ingress

Fail 16 Aug 2024 83,398 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front headlamp has slight water ingress

Offside Front disc back plate lose\rattles not likely to come detached

Pass 25 Aug 2023 77,655 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water Ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 77,655 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water Ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 72,373 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water Ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 72,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water Ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 67,240 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 64,007 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 64,007 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 61,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 59,160 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 59,160 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 55,979 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 47,270 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 45,089 miles

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)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 45,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 35,131 miles

Front tyres are wearing uneven

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 23,894 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 23,881 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 23,881 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,354 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2012 19,354 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 RXA is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RXA, 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 RXA registered?

YK09 RXA is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YK09 RXA shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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