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YC08 LHH

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,305 mi
Last recorded97,305 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 97,305 miles

Central Front gearbox casing oily

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 x exhaust box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

all four sides discs slightly worn and scored

fuel cap seal getting worse

Fail 19 Apr 2022 97,295 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams both sides dipswitch operation incorrect (4.1.3 (b))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front gearbox casing oily

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 x exhaust box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

all four sides discs slightly worn and scored

fuel cap seal getting worse

Fail 8 Feb 2022 97,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. needs air box removing to get to adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 91,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front condensation in headlamp

Pass 19 Feb 2020 85,861 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 85,853 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 77,225 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor not connected

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 67,822 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 64,130 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 53,443 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 51,680 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 45,300 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 45,300 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,314 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,976 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,645 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 LHH is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LHH, 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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YC08 LHH is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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