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HY08 KYE

2008 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,751 mi
Last recorded141,751 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 KYE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 141,751 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 141,751 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s front and n/s rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 136,922 miles

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes getting weak

rear brake discs lipped

slight corrosion front brake discs

slight leak rear diff

Pass 3 Jan 2020 133,367 miles

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deteriorating and getting weak

rear brake discs corroded and lipped

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 14 Jan 2019 129,518 miles

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

minor chips in windscreen

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes starting to deteriorate and get weak

Fail 14 Jan 2019 129,518 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

minor chips in windscreen

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes starting to deteriorate and get weak

Pass 8 Dec 2017 115,552 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

slight lip rear brake discs

Fail 20 Nov 2017 114,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres getting close to legal limits

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

slight lip rear brake discs

Pass 28 Oct 2016 105,438 miles

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertray fitted

oil leakage from engine , gearbox and diff

slight lip rear brake discs

Pass 12 Nov 2015 94,061 miles

both wiper blades deteriorating

engine cover and undertray fitted

slight lip rear brake discs

Pass 1 Nov 2014 72,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear discs lipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2014 72,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear discs lipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 44,971 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 44,971 miles

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

Advise condition of front brake discs.

Advise offside plus nearside front lower suspension bushes weak.

Advise uneven wear on both front tyres close to legal limit.

Advise uneven wear on nearside rear tyre plus close to legal limit.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 22,265 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 18,201 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 9,099 miles

front brake discs pitted slightly

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 KYE is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HY08 KYE, 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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HY08 KYE is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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