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YG08 NCF

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,904 mi
Last recorded117,904 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 117,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 117,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 117,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 116,257 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 116,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 114,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 112,303 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Front fog lamp not working (vehicle first used before 1 March 2018).

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS+OS. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp flickering during switching, Still operating.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension and braking components corroded.

Fail 25 Oct 2021 112,266 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Front fog lamp not working (vehicle first used before 1 March 2018).

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS+OS. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp flickering during switching, Still operating.

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension and braking components corroded.

Pass 13 Jan 2021 109,220 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 107,496 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 102,380 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 102,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 99,549 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 99,509 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 95,514 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 95,514 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 92,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn & lipped

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2014 85,064 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 72,257 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 59,423 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 44,609 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 30,183 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 30,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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 NCF is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NCF, 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 NCF registered?

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

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