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VE08 YYT

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,986 mi
Last recorded89,986 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 YYT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 89,986 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 84,163 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 84,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 76,319 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 71,248 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 65,035 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 60,473 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 60,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 56,304 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 55,914 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 55,197 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 54,532 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 52,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 50,625 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,651 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 41,712 miles

exhaust support on gearbox bracket fractured

Pass 25 Jun 2011 30,058 miles

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

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

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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VE08 YYT is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VE08 YYT, 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 VE08 YYT registered?

VE08 YYT is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is VE08 YYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 YYT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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