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YR09 FFL

2009 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,667 mi
Last recorded99,667 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 FFL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2020 99,667 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2019 91,366 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2019 91,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 87,050 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 87,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing spring clip. (3.5.1j)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake fluid lamp is illuminated yellow.

brake wear lamps are illuminated.

nearside and offside front brake discs are in a very poor condition, it is strongly advised that they are replaced.

non run flat tyres fitted to rear axle.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 77,879 miles

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

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

front brake pads are starting to get low.

rear exhaust silencer bracket is broken.

under trays fitted.

Fail 11 Jan 2017 77,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake pads are starting to get low.

rear exhaust silencer bracket is broken.

under trays fitted.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 70,520 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 70,520 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 62,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 52,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 39,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust bracket broken

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 FFL is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR09 FFL, 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 FFL registered?

YR09 FFL is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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