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YK09 SMV

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,140 mi
Last recorded74,140 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 SMV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 74,140 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

central exhaust leak

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 28 Jan 2025 73,054 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 73,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 70,960 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 67,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 60,448 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 57,114 miles

front tyres on limit

o/s rear tyre low

Pass 25 Apr 2019 50,797 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 50,797 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 50,090 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,885 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 39,734 miles

offside rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 20 Apr 2015 33,628 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 26,994 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 19,646 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 13,278 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 13,278 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SMV is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc 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 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

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

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