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YG08 BXE

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

168,004 mi
Last recorded168,004 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 BXE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 168,004 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 158,314 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 149,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 142,744 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 139,995 miles

bonnet secondary lock needs attention

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2021 136,082 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear tyre, tread getting low

Nearside headlamp adjuster needs attention

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 9 Jun 2021 136,082 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear tyre, tread getting low

Nearside headlamp adjuster needs attention

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 28 Apr 2020 132,836 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 129,910 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 124,578 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 124,567 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 106,133 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 90,108 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 79,080 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,051 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,827 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,875 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,107 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 28,806 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 28,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YG08 BXE is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YG08 BXE, 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 YG08 BXE registered?

YG08 BXE is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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