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YK09 UBO

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,841 mi
Last recorded91,841 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 91,841 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 91,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 85,907 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 85,907 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2025 84,869 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension arms are slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2024 84,051 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front suspension arm outer ball joint rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 78,180 miles

Nearside Rear number plate lamp dull

Pass 29 Jun 2022 70,723 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 65,672 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 65,672 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 62,776 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 62,301 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres have cracking in tread

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2019 60,442 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 57,761 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 54,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 54,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 48,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a Nail

Fail 2 Apr 2015 43,653 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 43,653 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,765 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 29,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 22,871 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)

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 UBO is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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