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YD08 XSB

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,850 mi
Last recorded80,850 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 XSB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 80,850 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 70,576 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front windscreen slightly damaged - stone chips

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 70,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front windscreen slightly damaged - stone chips

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 65,928 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres - inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 65,928 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres - inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 57,530 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 57,506 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 55,682 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2021 51,369 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 48,595 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 47,614 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 43,173 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 39,115 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 33,766 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 27,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing on screen

Pass 12 Jun 2015 27,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing on screen

Pass 18 Jun 2014 19,910 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 16,817 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 16,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,966 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 13,698 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 XSB is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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