CarVerify

Free Car Check

YH08 ZNG

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,584 mi
Last recorded131,584 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 ZNG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 131,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 127,928 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2023 124,568 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2022 122,735 miles

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2021 120,900 miles

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

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2020 119,237 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2019 113,901 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 109,315 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 109,315 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 101,052 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 93,569 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 84,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2013 84,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 73,745 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 65,534 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 61,284 miles

eng metal under panion damaged

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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YH08 ZNG is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ZNG, 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

How do I check the history of YH08 ZNG?

You can check the full history of YH08 ZNG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YH08 ZNG registered?

YH08 ZNG is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is YH08 ZNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 ZNG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH08 ZNG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YH08 ZNG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.