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YG08 CVV

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,580 mi
Last recorded81,580 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 CVV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 81,580 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 81,580 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 77,194 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 77,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 70,707 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 70,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 64,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 59,324 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 58,427 miles

half of high level stop light inop

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2020 58,427 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

half of high level stop light inop

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 May 2019 51,389 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 51,389 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 46,038 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 41,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3 mm 255/35 R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 41,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3 mm 255/35 R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 33,599 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 33,599 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 31,654 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 28,797 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 27,185 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 25,350 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 22,531 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 14,175 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 14,175 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 CVV is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CVV, 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 CVV registered?

YG08 CVV is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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