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YP09 XLD

2009 BMW Z4

Brown Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,008 mi
Last recorded81,008 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 XLD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 81,008 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 77,227 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 77,221 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2023 73,730 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jul 2023 73,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Jul 2022 69,270 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 65,505 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 65,347 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 62,156 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 56,299 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,375 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 51,366 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 45,187 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 38,674 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 36,009 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 33,180 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 31,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 Jun 2013 31,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,004 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 29,004 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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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YP09 XLD is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Brown with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YP09 XLD, 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 YP09 XLD registered?

YP09 XLD is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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