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FE08 YZS

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,643 mi
Last recorded70,643 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 YZS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 70,643 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 70,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension locking device ineffective drop link (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 65,026 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 65,011 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 64,288 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 62,047 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 59,537 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Washer level light on but all working as should

Pass 10 Nov 2017 55,430 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 52,175 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 44,032 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 41,871 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)

n/s/front mirror damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2013 29,527 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2012 23,631 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 20,095 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 18,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,666 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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FE08 YZS is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FE08 YZS, 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 FE08 YZS registered?

FE08 YZS is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is FE08 YZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 YZS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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