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MM08 YFF

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,158 mi
Last recorded116,158 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 YFF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 116,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 114,594 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 114,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted RETAINER SPRING MISSING (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 110,923 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 107,226 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 105,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 101,658 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 98,101 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 94,464 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 89,709 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 79,803 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 79,803 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 77,609 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 74,914 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,345 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 66,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 56,826 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 53,911 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 53,911 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MM08 YFF is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MM08 YFF, 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 MM08 YFF registered?

MM08 YFF is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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