MOT Status
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110,949 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING & WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Oil leak On engine
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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YC08 BYU is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 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 BYU, 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 YC08 BYU registered?
YC08 BYU is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 March 2008.
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