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YH08 ZSO

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,766 mi
Last recorded121,766 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 121,766 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 121,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 115,076 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 102,245 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 99,491 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 99,491 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 95,599 miles

rear sub-frame rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2020 93,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 93,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 91,009 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 84,512 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 84,512 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 75,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear drive shaft starting to corrode

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 66,215 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 66,214 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 56,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 47,671 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 38,187 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 31,335 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 26,141 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 26,141 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,323 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 ZSO 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 72.7%.

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 YH08 ZSO, 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 ZSO registered?

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

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