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YC08 OAA

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,633 mi
Last recorded72,633 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 OAA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 72,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front discs getting lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 64,008 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 63,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 61,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 59,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 59,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Wearing inner edge

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 57,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 54,156 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 50,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover and rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 45,843 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 45,843 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 41,506 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 37,279 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 33,526 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 32,761 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 26,392 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 26,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 21,438 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 20,149 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 OAA is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 OAA, 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 OAA registered?

YC08 OAA is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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