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HY08 KVO

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

137,450 mi
Last recorded137,450 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 KVO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 137,450 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 136,076 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 135,366 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 17 Dec 2022 130,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn slightly on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

plastic sill and under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Jan 2022 122,800 miles

Nearside Front strut bump stop is deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut and its bump stop is deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 113,308 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))

Offside Front fog light is not working

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 107,414 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel slighty binding

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

cover sills shields

Fail 21 Jan 2020 107,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel slighty binding

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

cover sills shields

Pass 28 Jan 2019 99,859 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 93,129 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 76,758 miles

Offside front bump stop deteriorating

slightest play in front lower arms bottom ball joints/ trailing arm rear bushes

Pass 13 Jun 2015 65,401 miles

Both front bump stops/ shock absorber dust covers starting to deteriorate

Slight buckle in offside front wheel

Pass 10 Jun 2014 55,821 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 46,025 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2012 28,108 miles

n/s/f wheel rim damaged (flat spot)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,738 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

flat spots in both n/s wheel rims

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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HY08 KVO is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 HY08 KVO, 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 HY08 KVO registered?

HY08 KVO is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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