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YG08 KUP

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

43,613 mi
Last recorded43,613 miles
Recorded on15 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 KUP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2022 43,613 miles
Pass 16 May 2021 39,255 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 39,225 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet latch inoperative (8.4.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Front exaust clamp insecure

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

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

engine mill lamp on

Pass 24 Feb 2016 35,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 35,677 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault run flat tyre is flat (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 32,065 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2015 32,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2014 28,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front jacking point missing from lower sill

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

Offside front tyre tread has minor cuts to the tread and sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at time of test

Fail 7 Feb 2014 28,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front jacking point missing from lower sill

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

Offside front tyre tread has minor cuts to the tread and sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at time of test

Pass 10 Nov 2012 23,281 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 23,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 19,025 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

n/s/f jacking block missing

Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,025 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

n/s/f jacking block missing

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 KUP is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KUP, 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 KUP registered?

YG08 KUP is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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