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YK09 UJO

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,853 mi
Last recorded90,853 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 90,853 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front control arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak to engine

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and suspension heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 90,758 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 90,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 90,355 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 90,353 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 90,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 89,531 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 89,531 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 88,294 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 85,047 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 83,834 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 78,103 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 72,001 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 65,845 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 65,845 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing Split rim retaining bolts (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 60,469 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cosmetic bolts missing from off side front wheel rim

oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 28 Apr 2015 60,279 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cosmetic bolts missing from off side front wheel rim

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 2 Apr 2014 52,918 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 52,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,339 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 44,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 33,718 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 UJO is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 UJO, 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 UJO registered?

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

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