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YF08 YCH

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,618 mi
Last recorded118,618 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 YCH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 118,618 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 115,077 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 115,044 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 111,924 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 109,309 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 109,260 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2022 107,704 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 105,006 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 100,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 100,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Offside and Nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 93,439 miles

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

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

Plastic under trays

Pass 13 Feb 2018 87,320 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens condensated (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 87,317 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

E.M.L on

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens condensated (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 16 Feb 2017 82,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres inner edges bald

Fail 16 Feb 2017 82,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres inner edges bald

eml on

Pass 1 Jul 2016 77,426 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 66,911 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,753 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jun 2012 26,782 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 20,599 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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YF08 YCH is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YF08 YCH, 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 YF08 YCH registered?

YF08 YCH is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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