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MA08 YCW

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,803 mi
Last recorded35,803 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 YCW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 35,803 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 35,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 32,261 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 32,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2013 28,230 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 28,047 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 26,959 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 25,689 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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MA08 YCW is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA08 YCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MA08 YCW?

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What year was MA08 YCW registered?

MA08 YCW is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is MA08 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 YCW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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