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YK09 TAV

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,306 mi
Last recorded66,306 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 TAV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 66,306 miles

Fuel cap seal is perishing but still seals.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 66,302 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal is perishing but still seals.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 58,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge becoming worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge becoming worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 58,081 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/torn to cords at the worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge becoming worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge becoming worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 51,990 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 49,153 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 47,225 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 45,744 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 43,724 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2018 41,471 miles

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 39,309 miles

Rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 36,385 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 34,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge, and wearing on outer advise replacing

Pass 14 May 2014 30,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 25,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2012 20,150 miles

Offside front brake flexi hose brackets bent resulting in the hose running very close to the anti roll bar link bar

Fail 9 May 2012 20,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside front brake flexi hose brackets bent resulting in the hose running very close to the anti roll bar link bar

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 TAV is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black 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 TAV, 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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YK09 TAV is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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