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YC08 AFX

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,804 mi
Last recorded87,804 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 AFX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 87,804 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 1 Nov 2024 86,362 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 1 Nov 2024 86,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 30 Oct 2023 85,157 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 30 Oct 2023 85,157 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 3 Nov 2022 82,243 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 79,364 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

cover sills shields

Pass 26 Feb 2021 78,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 75,569 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 70,789 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

TPMS light indicates a fault

Fail 25 Apr 2019 70,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

TPMS light indicates a fault

Pass 16 Apr 2018 62,148 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge has uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 62,148 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge has uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 52,029 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 52,029 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshener (8.3.1e)

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

eml light on

Pass 26 Apr 2016 39,844 miles

advisory ,/ under tray fitted

advisory ./ engine management lamp staying on

Pass 28 Apr 2015 29,563 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 26,756 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2014 26,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 21,701 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 16,055 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 11,613 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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YC08 AFX is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YC08 AFX, 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 YC08 AFX registered?

YC08 AFX is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is YC08 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 AFX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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