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YF58 SVU

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,217 mi
Last recorded130,217 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 SVU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 130,217 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 130,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 122,885 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 122,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 118,023 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 118,006 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 114,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 114,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 110,981 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 107,428 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2020 107,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake caliper clip missing

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2019 99,934 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 17 Dec 2018 87,670 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 87,642 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed visible in cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2017 76,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 20% left (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ROCKER COVER AND VACUM PUMP ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 10% left (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 76,087 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box hanger (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 20% left (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ROCKER COVER AND VACUM PUMP ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 10% left (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 65,364 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 12 Dec 2016 64,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 2 Dec 2015 52,919 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 40,403 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 28,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 24,679 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 20,545 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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YF58 SVU is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YF58 SVU, 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 YF58 SVU registered?

YF58 SVU is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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