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YW53 SJW

2009 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,463 mi
Last recorded53,463 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW53 SJW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 53,463 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 52,062 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 50,440 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 48,572 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 48,572 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 46,784 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 43,508 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 41,599 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 39,879 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 37,827 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 35,512 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 32,196 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 32,196 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 28,029 miles

both front tyres have slight cracking between the tread

Pass 15 Mar 2014 25,532 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,532 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)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 22,531 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,785 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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YW53 SJW is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Grey 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 YW53 SJW, 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 YW53 SJW registered?

YW53 SJW is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is YW53 SJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW53 SJW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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