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YH08 YUO

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,937 mi
Last recorded85,937 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 YUO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 85,937 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear components surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 85,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and multiple bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and mis shaped (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear components surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 82,280 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 79,315 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

Pass 16 Jun 2023 76,713 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 74,045 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 72,078 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 70,412 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 65,927 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 65,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 59,792 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 53,781 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 47,694 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

light on dash on

Fail 22 Dec 2016 47,694 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

light on dash on

Pass 24 Dec 2015 39,737 miles

Rear both tyres perished

light on dash on

Pass 22 Dec 2014 32,692 miles

nearside rear tyre tread slightly perished

Fail 22 Dec 2014 32,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre tread slightly perished

Pass 24 Dec 2013 26,569 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 24,839 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 24,839 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 20,727 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,066 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 YUO is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YUO, 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 YH08 YUO registered?

YH08 YUO is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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