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YG08 NPY

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

32,703 mi
Last recorded32,703 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 32,703 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 32,703 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 26,207 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 24,904 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 23,912 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 23,912 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2022 21,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking close to cords outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective windscreen wiper blades smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

all wheels heavily corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2021 20,030 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 19,568 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 18,393 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 16,916 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 15,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking between tread - not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Offside Front Tyre cracking between tread - not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Offside Rear Tyre cracking between tread - not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 30 Mar 2016 13,576 miles

Rear tyres cracking - not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 12 Mar 2015 12,087 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 11,034 miles

All 4 tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 22 Mar 2013 9,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2013 9,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 7,563 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 6,090 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 NPY is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NPY, 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 NPY registered?

YG08 NPY is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is YG08 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 NPY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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