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YE08 YTW

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

39,247 mi
Last recorded39,247 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 YTW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 39,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides , rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 39,246 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides , rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 37,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 36,414 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 36,414 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 35,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 35,082 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 34,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 33,765 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 32,571 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 32,571 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 31,109 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 29,823 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 28,566 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 28,566 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 26,506 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 26,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 23,068 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 18,290 miles

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)

near side front fog light unit has water ingress

Pass 2 May 2012 14,756 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 14,755 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 12,421 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 12,421 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 YTW is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YTW, 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 YTW registered?

YE08 YTW is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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