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YH08 AED

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,064 mi
Last recorded88,064 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 AED
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 88,064 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 85,166 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 82,455 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 78,806 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 78,806 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective seized (3.1 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 74,515 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 74,515 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 69,291 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 65,310 miles

Nearside Front headlamp washer jet broken (not part of mot)

Fail 5 Nov 2019 65,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp washer jet broken (not part of mot)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 58,930 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 51,682 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 45,244 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 39,478 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 36,858 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 34,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 32,925 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,216 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 17,306 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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YH08 AED is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 YH08 AED, 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 YH08 AED registered?

YH08 AED is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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