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YC08 LSO

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,318 mi
Last recorded73,318 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 73,318 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 71,676 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 71,147 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 69,969 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 69,969 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 68,654 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 67,365 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 66,350 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 64,391 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 60,820 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 18 May 2017 60,816 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 59,586 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 54,272 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2014 49,901 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 45,214 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 34,983 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 25,603 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,389 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 LSO is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LSO, 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 LSO registered?

YC08 LSO is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is YC08 LSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 LSO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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