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YD08 FEJ

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,943 mi
Last recorded113,943 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 FEJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 113,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 110,256 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 108,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 May 2023 108,216 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 May 2022 104,895 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 101,129 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 93,772 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 82,082 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 82,082 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 67,675 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 55,763 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

very slight cracks in all tyres

Pass 22 Jul 2016 52,683 miles

advise light perishing on tyres

Pass 21 Jun 2014 50,971 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers worn

Fail 21 Jun 2014 50,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers worn

Pass 8 Jun 2013 46,015 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 33,187 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,286 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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YD08 FEJ is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YD08 FEJ, 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 YD08 FEJ registered?

YD08 FEJ is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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