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HJ08 YOK

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,085 mi
Last recorded72,085 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 YOK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 72,085 miles

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

Offside headlight output reduced

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 69,480 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 61,733 miles

Front BOTH TYRES 2015 - 225/40R18

Fail 26 Apr 2024 61,733 miles

Front BOTH TYRES 2015 - 225/40R18

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 55,188 miles

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

advise mirror glass missing off n/s door mirror

Pass 14 Apr 2022 54,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 54,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pads not seen

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

TPMS light on

Pass 14 Oct 2020 52,391 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on edge

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

TPMS light on

Fail 12 Oct 2020 52,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Both tyres wearing on edge

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

TPMS light on

Pass 29 Apr 2019 45,252 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 40,729 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 40,725 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 31,523 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 28,252 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 23,671 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 21,848 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 20,058 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,000 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 YOK is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YOK, 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 HJ08 YOK registered?

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

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