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YA57 ASV

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,294 mi
Last recorded79,294 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 ASV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 79,294 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 75,846 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 73,008 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 72,961 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 69,495 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 65,669 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 65,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 63,755 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 59,462 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,720 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 51,387 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 49,763 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 48,843 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 42,587 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 33,650 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 29,000 miles

Front exhaust clamp bracket incomplete

Pass 16 Feb 2012 27,023 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 23,078 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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YA57 ASV is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YA57 ASV, 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 YA57 ASV registered?

YA57 ASV is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is YA57 ASV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA57 ASV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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