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YD08 YLE

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

69,159 mi
Last recorded69,159 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 YLE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 69,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 68,482 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 67,062 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 65,008 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 63,868 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2020 62,767 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2019 62,047 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2018 60,661 miles

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

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

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 59,718 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 57,562 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 52,546 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,491 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 46,483 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 44,684 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 42,397 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 39,774 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,780 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 27,342 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,071 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 YLE is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 YLE, 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 YLE registered?

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

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