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YK09 SMO

2009 BMW Z4

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,590 mi
Last recorded150,590 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 SMO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 150,590 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 138,577 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 138,577 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 123,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 107,078 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 94,689 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 94,689 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 92,988 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 90,661 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 82,691 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 76,846 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 76,846 miles

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

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 30 Jan 2017 69,029 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 62,704 miles

one horn inop

Pass 25 Mar 2015 53,567 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 52,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2014 52,572 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 43,898 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 31,656 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,701 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 SMO is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SMO, 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 SMO registered?

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

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