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HJ08 YOC

2008 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,802 mi
Last recorded90,802 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 YOC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 90,802 miles

Noise from engine - suspected pulley noise - requires further investigation

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 84,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35 ZR19 91Y XL - measurement of 1.72 taken from tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35 ZR19 91Y XL - measurement of 1.84 taken from tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35 ZR19 91Y XL - measurement of 1.95 taken from tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35 ZR19 91Y XL - measurement of 1.98 taken from tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 84,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35 ZR19 91Y XL - measurement of 1.72 taken from tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35 ZR19 91Y XL - measurement of 1.84 taken from tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35 ZR19 91Y XL - measurement of 1.95 taken from tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35 ZR19 91Y XL - measurement of 1.98 taken from tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 65,292 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 61,966 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 61,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 'P' bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 'P' bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 53,657 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 53,657 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 46,666 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 44,189 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 40,840 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 29,647 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 29,647 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 28,409 miles

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

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

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

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

advise : front tyre fitment runflat. Rear tyre fitment , non runflat

Pass 9 May 2017 25,161 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r handbrake low effort

Pass 5 May 2016 24,124 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2015 22,867 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 18,956 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 18,777 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 16,814 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

minor stone chips in screen

Pass 8 Sep 2012 16,814 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

minor stone chips in screen

Pass 23 Sep 2011 13,184 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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HJ08 YOC is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HJ08 YOC, 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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HJ08 YOC is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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