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YB57 UVO

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,794 mi
Last recorded128,794 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 UVO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 128,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle and suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2025 123,460 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear axle and suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2024 118,859 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 113,491 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 108,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 102,827 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 92,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 73,812 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 61,007 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 51,468 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 40,692 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 40,373 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 33,259 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 23,979 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 23,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 21,727 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2012 20,151 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 13,628 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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YB57 UVO is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc 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 YB57 UVO, 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 YB57 UVO registered?

YB57 UVO is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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