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Y26 TGH

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,271 mi
Last recorded98,271 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY26 TGH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 98,271 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 May 2026 98,271 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 92,748 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when stop light operates (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 6 May 2025 92,748 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when stop light operates (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 87,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 87,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 84,213 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 84,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 79,823 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 79,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 77,596 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 74,668 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 74,668 miles

Offside Front Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement front caliper has restricted o/s/f (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads low o/s/r advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 68,791 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 62,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 May 2018 62,239 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 60,129 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres perished & cracking in treads

Fail 21 Apr 2017 60,129 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear tyres perished & cracking in treads

Pass 27 Apr 2016 57,214 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 53,336 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,558 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 30,038 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 30,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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Y26 TGH is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y26 TGH, 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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Y26 TGH is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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