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SD08 YMJ

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

69,944 mi
Last recorded69,944 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 YMJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 69,944 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 69,478 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged both front & both rear tyre valves deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

movement in offside front suspension assembly - requires further investigation

Pass 17 May 2024 68,795 miles

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 26 May 2023 65,797 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 64,323 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2022 64,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 63,612 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 63,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 61,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 58,507 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 56,440 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 46,982 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 37,071 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2014 30,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 21,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 23,135 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 10,550 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 7,630 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 7,630 miles

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

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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SD08 YMJ is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SD08 YMJ, 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 SD08 YMJ registered?

SD08 YMJ is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SD08 YMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD08 YMJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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