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YC08 DWW

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,437 mi
Last recorded81,437 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 DWW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 81,437 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 80,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2024 80,198 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 78,545 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 78,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 76,015 miles

n/s and o/s rear inner brake pads look low

o/s and n/s front and back brake discs are worn slightly

o/s rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 May 2022 76,015 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear inner brake pads look low

o/s and n/s front and back brake discs are worn slightly

o/s rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2021 70,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 May 2021 72,230 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 65,918 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 65,918 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 62,826 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 58,499 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 58,499 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 56,829 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 52,224 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 52,224 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 45,492 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 39,085 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 36,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket loose but exhaust still secure

exhaust has slight blow

Fail 13 Jul 2012 34,147 miles

Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 31,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Apr 2011 21,367 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 DWW is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DWW, 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 DWW registered?

YC08 DWW is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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