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Y4 OSD

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,347 mi
Last recorded127,347 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 OSD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 127,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 127,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 120,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 120,453 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 114,795 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 112,595 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 111,268 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 110,901 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 110,183 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 109,711 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 104,637 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 104,635 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault sensor fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 100,407 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 100,407 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 94,513 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR 225/45/17 91w Bridgestone Potenza( RUN FLAT ) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 83,207 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 72,507 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 60,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 37,127 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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Y4 OSD is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y4 OSD, 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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What year was Y4 OSD registered?

Y4 OSD is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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