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GY08 TUA

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,129 mi
Last recorded80,129 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 TUA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 80,129 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre brake light. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 80,129 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre brake light. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 77,714 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 77,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 76,259 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 76,259 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 72,728 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 72,728 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 70,889 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 65,959 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Apr 2016 65,788 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2015 61,170 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 61,170 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,858 miles

The front brake pads are very low

Pass 13 Apr 2013 42,063 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

offside front tyre worn on inner edge/no tread

Fail 6 Apr 2013 42,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front exhaust bracket broken

offside front tyre worn on inner edge/no tread

Pass 20 Apr 2012 31,000 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,947 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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GY08 TUA is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GY08 TUA, 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 GY08 TUA registered?

GY08 TUA is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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