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YD08 WCU

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,786 mi
Last recorded145,786 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 WCU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 145,786 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 145,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 138,503 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 131,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 131,665 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 126,118 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 121,265 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 117,571 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 113,593 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 111,922 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 109,738 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 109,150 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 106,712 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 106,710 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2015 95,971 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 95,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 80,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 65,812 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres slightly perished to inner walls.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,951 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,226 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 WCU is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WCU, 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 YD08 WCU registered?

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

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