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YD08 XAE

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,232 mi
Last recorded85,232 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 85,232 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 85,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2023 80,988 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 77,006 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 72,295 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 68,671 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 66,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 64,919 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 53,472 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 41,633 miles

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

Pass 27 May 2015 38,891 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 38,891 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 35,054 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 34,722 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 28,524 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 22,567 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 14,228 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 14,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,217 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 XAE is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver 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 YD08 XAE, 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 XAE registered?

YD08 XAE is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is YD08 XAE safe to buy?

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