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YB08 DSY

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,917 mi
Last recorded92,917 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 DSY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 92,917 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 89,723 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 86,579 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 82,444 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 78,563 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 70,517 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 70,517 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 64,159 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 64,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 51,172 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 44,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light stay`s on

exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2014 36,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 24,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre and rim damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2012 10,682 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Feb 2012 10,682 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YB08 DSY is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YB08 DSY, 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 YB08 DSY registered?

YB08 DSY is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is YB08 DSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 DSY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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