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YG08 JUV

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,062 mi
Last recorded69,062 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 69,062 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2026 69,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 61,078 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 61,078 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 60,514 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 60,500 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 60,500 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 55,228 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 51,640 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 47,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 46,039 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres showing signs of on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2019 42,564 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 40,784 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 40,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Lower arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Lower arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 37,669 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 34,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 31,145 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Fail 10 Oct 2014 31,125 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 16 Oct 2013 25,843 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 22,736 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 4 Jan 2012 15,652 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 12,783 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 JUV is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JUV, 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 JUV registered?

YG08 JUV is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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