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N1 YKG

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,569 mi
Last recorded60,569 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 YKG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 60,569 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides are slightly worn on the inner edge 225/40R18 92W (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel cap seal is perishing

Pass 22 Apr 2025 59,679 miles

Fuel cap seal is perishing

Pass 1 May 2024 58,382 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 58,373 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 57,438 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 56,208 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 56,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 53,612 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN BUT NOT AFFECTING SECURITY

Pass 26 Mar 2020 51,319 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 49,428 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 46,640 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 42,636 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 37,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slight lip (3.5.1i)

covers and shields fitted

Pass 30 May 2015 33,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check oil level

Pass 12 Jun 2014 29,095 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Jun 2013 24,059 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 24,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 25,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,831 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 19,795 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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N1 YKG is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N1 YKG, 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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N1 YKG is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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