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A8 YFA

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,192 mi
Last recorded46,192 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 YFA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 46,192 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 46,183 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front & rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 May 2024 43,606 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 41,262 miles

Front Engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 39,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 39,275 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 39,275 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 38,523 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 36,632 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 30,775 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 27,839 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 25,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 23,178 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 18,241 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges & have cuts in tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 16,048 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2012 13,304 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 10,425 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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A8 YFA is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 55,168 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 A8 YFA, 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 18 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 A8 YFA registered?

A8 YFA is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is A8 YFA safe to buy?

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