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VE08 YZM

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,710 mi
Last recorded53,710 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 YZM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 53,710 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 52,813 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 51,723 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 49,677 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 48,015 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 47,094 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 47,094 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 45,149 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 43,710 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 41,878 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 41,878 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 39,649 miles

engine management light on indicating fault.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 36,754 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 32,919 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 30,368 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 27,645 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 24,397 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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VE08 YZM is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver 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 YZM, 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 YZM registered?

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

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The MOT history for VE08 YZM 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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