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YG08 ZZW

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,231 mi
Last recorded106,231 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 ZZW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2026 106,231 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 105,790 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension components rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 105,696 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 105,065 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2021 105,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2019 97,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 92,380 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 92,380 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users gearbox rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 88,128 miles

both rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2017 88,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 83,733 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 79,628 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 79,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 74,014 miles

REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN FITTED OR SCORED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKEND.

REAR PADS WEARING THIN.

Pass 15 Mar 2014 72,465 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,639 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 36,121 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 36,121 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,683 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 ZZW is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ZZW, 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 ZZW registered?

YG08 ZZW is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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