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YE08 UBL

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,449 mi
Last recorded45,449 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 UBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 45,449 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 45,449 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 38,415 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2015 33,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on the inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 33,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on the inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 26,273 miles

Offside front tyre worn on the inner tread

Fail 3 Nov 2014 26,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre worn on the inner tread

Pass 29 Oct 2013 22,775 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 18,390 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 11,835 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 5,786 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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YE08 UBL is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YE08 UBL, 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 YE08 UBL registered?

YE08 UBL is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is YE08 UBL safe to buy?

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