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YD08 VWM

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

174,096 mi
Last recorded174,096 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 VWM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 174,096 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 174,004 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 172,349 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 170,243 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 165,917 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 161,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 156,258 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 147,852 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 138,579 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 133,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f inner rack end has slight play

o/s/r tyre is starting too get low

Pass 4 May 2016 117,458 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 117,456 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 96,634 miles

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

n/s/r wheel being welded

o/s/r tyre worn on inside and on 2mm

wiper blades smearing

Fail 11 Apr 2015 96,139 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel being welded

o/s/r tyre worn on inside and on 2mm

wiper blades smearing

Pass 29 Mar 2014 76,690 miles

front discs pitted and corroded

n/s/r disc pitted/corroded

wiper blades smearing

Pass 6 Apr 2013 67,728 miles

rear discs pitted and corroded

front disc pitted and corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2012 50,181 miles

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

front discs corroded and scored

front tyres scrubbed on inside and on 3mm

rear discs corroded and scored

Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,405 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 32,377 miles

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

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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YD08 VWM is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YD08 VWM, 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 VWM registered?

YD08 VWM is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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