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YR09 FDM

2009 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,039 mi
Last recorded124,039 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 FDM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 124,039 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 121,306 miles

service and parking brake have low effort

underbody and brake corrosion due to standing

Pass 15 Sep 2023 119,768 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 115,559 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 114,639 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 114,639 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 111,672 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 111,672 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 101,312 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 94,026 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 94,029 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 94,026 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 77,340 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 77,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 58,654 miles

front tyres low tread depth

Pass 17 Jan 2015 37,923 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 37,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 30,876 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 26,182 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 26,182 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 19,386 miles

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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YR09 FDM is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR09 FDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR09 FDM registered?

YR09 FDM is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is YR09 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 FDM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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