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YC08 LGJ

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,287 mi
Last recorded77,287 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 LGJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 77,287 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2024 73,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2023 72,143 miles

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

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2023 72,142 miles

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

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

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2022 68,936 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2021 67,026 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2020 64,874 miles

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

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 15 Oct 2020 64,874 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Oct 2019 62,984 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 59,256 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 57,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 54,506 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 48,929 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2015 48,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2014 47,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 47,706 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 42,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 31,138 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 31,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 LGJ is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LGJ, 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 LGJ registered?

YC08 LGJ is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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