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YG08 OBA

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,394 mi
Last recorded87,394 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 OBA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 87,394 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 87,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 83,327 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 80,420 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 80,002 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 78,383 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 78,383 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 74,634 miles

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

Pass 18 Jan 2016 68,342 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 64,474 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 47,181 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 Nov 2012 40,543 miles

note:o/s/rear road spring has a broken lower cusp end would recommend replacing .

Pass 22 Dec 2011 36,194 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 26,656 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 OBA is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OBA, 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 OBA registered?

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

Is YG08 OBA safe to buy?

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