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YA08 UXZ

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,848 mi
Last recorded107,848 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 UXZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 107,848 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 107,843 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 96,581 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 96,560 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 91,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly word on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 79,782 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18y (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 79,782 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18y (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 71,866 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,458 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 70,375 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 65,302 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 65,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,163 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 46,418 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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YA08 UXZ is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YA08 UXZ, 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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YA08 UXZ is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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