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YC08 LYV

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,817 mi
Last recorded81,817 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 LYV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 81,817 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 80,449 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 79,676 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 66,646 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 54,975 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 51,120 miles

Fuel cap sealing device poor

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 51,120 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal poor

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 47,497 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 41,838 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 37,215 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 36,176 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 33,693 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 29,938 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 25,987 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2014 25,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2013 21,185 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 16,077 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Mar 2011 11,599 miles

small cut to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

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 LYV is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LYV, 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 LYV registered?

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

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The MOT history for YC08 LYV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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