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LO08 YTC

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,241 mi
Last recorded94,241 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 YTC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 94,241 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 94,235 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 91,754 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 91,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 88,679 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 88,679 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested condensation in light (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 83,644 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 78,332 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 78,332 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 75,280 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 67,696 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 60,443 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 54,516 miles

all four tyres are bald on inner edge close to limits

both head lights badly condensated

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 11 Dec 2014 54,514 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres are bald on inner edge close to limits

both head lights badly condensated

front exhaust mounting broken

recomend 4 wheel tracking

Pass 7 Dec 2013 47,533 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,653 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 31,375 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 29,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LO08 YTC 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 72.2%.

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 LO08 YTC, 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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LO08 YTC is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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