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YB57 UAC

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,328 mi
Last recorded86,328 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 UAC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 86,328 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 96,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 83,962 miles

Nearside outer sill plastic trim damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Back bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear headlamp leveling device small plastic rod is bent

Fail 14 Dec 2017 83,913 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both Leaking underneath (1.7.2)

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

Nearside outer sill plastic trim damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Back bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear headlamp leveling device small plastic rod is bent

Pass 6 Dec 2016 72,390 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 63,261 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 63,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 53,937 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 45,138 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 37,526 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 30,357 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 22,399 miles

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

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

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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YB57 UAC is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB57 UAC, 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 YB57 UAC registered?

YB57 UAC is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is YB57 UAC safe to buy?

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