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MM08 YFL

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,022 mi
Last recorded71,022 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 71,022 miles

Fuel Cap Seal Perished

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 66,967 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Front Shock Absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Cap Rubber Seal Perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 66,967 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter Is Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Front Shock Absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Cap Rubber Seal Perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 63,156 miles

Offside Front Noisy Suspension/Knocking Noise, No Play Found In Ball Joints, Bushes Etc.

Offside Rear Fuel Cap Rubber Seal Is Slightly Perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 59,838 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 59,838 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 57,614 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 56,495 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge & Worn Slightly Lumpy (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge & Worn Slightly Lumpy Will Require Changing ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge & Worn Slightly Lumpy (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Fuel Cap Seal Is Slightly Deteriorated/Perished

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge & Worn Slightly Lumpy Will Require Changing ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Under Trays Fitted Covering/Concealing Testable Items

Fail 15 Dec 2020 56,495 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smears The Screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge & Worn Slightly Lumpy (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge & Worn Slightly Lumpy Will Require Changing ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge & Worn Slightly Lumpy (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Fuel Cap Seal Is Slightly Deteriorated/Perished

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge & Worn Slightly Lumpy Will Require Changing ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear Inner Brake Pads Look Thin/Low Cannot See Through The Suspension (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under Trays Fitted Covering/Concealing Testable Items

Pass 18 Dec 2019 54,468 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot fully see the inner pad through suspension (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 48,269 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Slight front brake imbalance

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 43,103 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 38,402 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 38,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

tracking out

Pass 16 Dec 2015 32,618 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms rear bush, advise to replace (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edge

under-trays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2015 32,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edge

under-trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 28,047 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 24,087 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 20,648 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 20,620 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 20,476 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 15,832 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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MM08 YFL is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MM08 YFL, 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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MM08 YFL is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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