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YR09 FEF

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,730 mi
Last recorded88,730 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 FEF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 88,730 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 86,356 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (both sides) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (both sides) casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 86,338 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (both sides) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (both sides) casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 82,487 miles

Front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 10 Nov 2022 76,949 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))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 72,091 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 66,799 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 61,594 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 56,851 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 49,190 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 39,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking and inner edge low

Pass 2 Apr 2016 38,493 miles

Nearside Front tyre has age relaited cracking in tread

Pass 3 Apr 2015 37,691 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Apr 2015 37,691 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 31,446 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 25,009 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,569 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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YR09 FEF is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FEF, 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 YR09 FEF registered?

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

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