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YK09 TLY

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,541 mi
Last recorded130,541 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 TLY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 130,541 miles

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

Nearside Front day light running light intermittent

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 124,584 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 119,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 114,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish and crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish and crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear both rear drop link rubbers perished and cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2022 111,933 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 107,368 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 98,903 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 91,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 82,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 70,412 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 3 Jul 2017 70,412 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,131 miles

advise brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Jul 2015 53,391 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 42,399 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 31,909 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 31,909 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 27,308 miles

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

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

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 TLY is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 TLY, 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 TLY registered?

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

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