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YD08 XMJ

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,294 mi
Last recorded127,294 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 127,294 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s/f shock absorber has oil residue

N/s/f tyre has a nail in it

Rear brake pads are low

Rear trailing arm bushes are soft

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2017 100,285 miles

Both rear suspension top mounts are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Oil leaks

Rear brake pads are low

Trailing arm bushes are soft

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 26 Oct 2017 100,285 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear suspension top mounts are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Oil leaks

Rear brake pads are low

Trailing arm bushes are soft

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 23 Oct 2017 100,144 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 70,624 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat and seatbelt

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2015 49,393 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 42,542 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 32,853 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 32,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 28,111 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 28,111 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 17,245 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 XMJ is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XMJ, 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 XMJ registered?

YD08 XMJ is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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