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RJ08 YHW

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,505 mi
Last recorded74,505 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 YHW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 74,505 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 74,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 72,750 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 71,547 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 69,052 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 68,713 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 66,975 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 64,415 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 61,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe cracked urgent attention needed (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 61,243 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe cracked urgent attention needed (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 59,595 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 59,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 57,742 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 56,000 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 2 Sep 2013 53,441 miles

Engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,938 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 39,005 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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RJ08 YHW is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RJ08 YHW, 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

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What year was RJ08 YHW registered?

RJ08 YHW is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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