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AE08 SYC

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,881 mi
Last recorded135,881 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SYC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 135,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 135,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 134,941 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 134,271 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 131,767 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 131,767 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 126,332 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 126,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 120,503 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 120,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 115,054 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 109,502 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 102,824 miles

Non obligatory mirror missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 102,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror missing

Offside wiper blade noisey

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,482 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 82,482 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 69,796 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 49,472 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,974 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 19,889 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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AE08 SYC is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AE08 SYC, 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.

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What year was AE08 SYC registered?

AE08 SYC is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AE08 SYC safe to buy?

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