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YK09 UZM

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,040 mi
Last recorded110,040 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 UZM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 110,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 103,086 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 103,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn CONSOLE BUSH WORN/EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted ANTI SQUEAL SHIM MISSING (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 95,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front manifold area slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 95,668 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front manifold area slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 89,018 miles

Exhaust CO emissions above maximum limit at start of emissions test, cleared during test - advise investigation

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe fractured below manifold, slight blow - advise immediate repair (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler cap seal heavily degraded, advise replacement

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively OSF service brake heavy bind, advise investigation (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Unable to properly assess condition of OSF wheel bearing due to brake bind

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy engine oil leak, advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Squeal from parking brake on operation, advise investigation

Pass 17 May 2022 82,121 miles

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

under tray and under body cover and side sill covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2022 82,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under tray and under body cover and side sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2021 75,495 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 75,489 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 66,897 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 66,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 51,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 51,021 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 49,796 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 49,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,698 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 44,931 miles

Nearside Rear nsr tyre has a nail in it

Pass 11 Apr 2015 41,750 miles

nearside headlamp condensation

Fail 11 Apr 2015 41,750 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside headlamp condensation

Pass 11 Apr 2014 38,778 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 34,836 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)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 28,282 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 UZM is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UZM, 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 UZM is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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