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YG08 KNB

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,476 mi
Last recorded127,476 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 KNB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 127,476 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 120,885 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 107,702 miles

Nearside Front brake pads sensor wire not connected

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

Fail 31 May 2023 107,702 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pads sensor wire not connected

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

Pass 25 May 2022 101,531 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 93,148 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 93,144 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 88,329 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 87,034 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 82,505 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 79,295 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 75,411 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 68,636 miles

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 1 Oct 2014 61,218 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 61,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 51,342 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,156 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 50,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,688 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,873 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 KNB is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG08 KNB registered?

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

Is YG08 KNB safe to buy?

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