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YH08 YKC

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,330 mi
Last recorded75,330 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 YKC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 75,330 miles

Nearside chip in screen

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 74,871 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside chip in screen

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 74,413 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 72,716 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 72,716 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 70,893 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 70,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 67,068 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 64,233 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 59,421 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 59,421 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 56,543 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,378 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 52,378 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,336 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 Apr 2011 26,274 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 12,620 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts in wall

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 YKC is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YH08 YKC, 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 YKC registered?

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

Is YH08 YKC safe to buy?

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