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YC08 DXF

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,018 mi
Last recorded129,018 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 DXF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 129,018 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 121,220 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 112,481 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 103,447 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 98,548 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 93,155 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 85,656 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 85,656 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 66,672 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 65,818 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 65,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 61,345 miles

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

Lower undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn

Offside Front brake disc worn

Fail 5 Jul 2017 61,345 miles

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

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

Lower undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn

Offside Front brake disc worn

Pass 5 Jul 2016 52,216 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 52,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 40,006 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 28,007 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 26 Feb 2013 24,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/ front fog light inop

Fail 14 Feb 2012 19,981 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 19,981 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 12,388 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 DXF is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DXF, 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 DXF registered?

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

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