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YS09 OLM

2009 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,624 mi
Last recorded155,624 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 OLM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 155,624 miles

Front windows tinted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edge. 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 155,491 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front windows tinted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edge. 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 145,836 miles

Brake warning light on

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in tread

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 136,723 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 128,146 miles

FUEL FILLER CAP SEAL SPLITTING.

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL FILTER CAP LEAKING AND OTHERS. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 120,838 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

TPMS warning light indicates a fault.

Fail 19 Jul 2022 120,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Has a worn inner edge to the extent cord is exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6 mm...255/35/18 90W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 107,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 94,488 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 94,482 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 78,496 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

slight damage to off side front tyre outer side wall

Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,242 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 59,341 miles

Offside Front headlamp has some water inside the lamp

Offside Front headlamp has some water inside the lamp

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 46,475 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm low spot (4.1.E.1)

undercovers fitted to vehicle underside

Pass 11 Apr 2015 35,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 Apr 2014 27,686 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 27,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 22,235 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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YS09 OLM is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YS09 OLM, 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 YS09 OLM registered?

YS09 OLM is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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