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YG08 CJO

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,834 mi
Last recorded101,834 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 CJO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 101,834 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 101,834 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 101,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress in lamp unit / lens misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 101,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress in lamp unit / lens misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 98,139 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 98,121 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn bald to inner side wall exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cuts to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

amber brake warning light on dash display

Pass 6 Apr 2023 95,650 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 91,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2021 87,799 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust tailbox bracket broken off

front brake pads becoming low

Fail 26 Mar 2021 87,784 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust tailbox bracket broken off

front brake pads becoming low

Pass 26 May 2020 83,271 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 May 2020 83,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 74,010 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 73,984 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 69,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust branch manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wishbone movement compliance bush worn

Offside Front wishbone movement compliance bush worn

Fail 22 Mar 2018 69,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested dip beam inop (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested dip beam inop (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust branch manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wishbone movement compliance bush worn

Offside Front wishbone movement compliance bush worn

Pass 7 Apr 2017 63,099 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre low tread inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2017 63,010 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre low tread inner edge

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

exhaust bracket from gearbox not secured to exhaust

Pass 30 Mar 2016 55,696 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 47,733 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 40,123 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 40,123 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 31,005 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 31,005 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 22,340 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 16,240 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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YG08 CJO is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YG08 CJO, 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 CJO registered?

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

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