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YK09 SMU

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,328 mi
Last recorded48,328 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 48,328 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 48,070 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 43,775 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 34,829 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 32,917 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 28,134 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 28,106 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 27,529 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2017 27,369 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 24,224 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 22,175 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 20,107 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 18,350 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 SMU is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK09 SMU registered?

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

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