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YH08 ZSY

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,700 mi
Last recorded165,700 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 165,700 miles

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

edge wear on both rear tyres(inner edges),uneven wear and cuts in both front tyres

offside front top strut mount unbonding..handbrake travel becoming high

oil leaks

play in offside steering arm joint,front inner roll bar bushes

Fail 30 Sep 2025 165,700 miles

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

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

edge wear on both rear tyres(inner edges),uneven wear and cuts in both front tyres

offside front top strut mount unbonding..handbrake travel becoming high

oil leaks

play in offside steering arm joint,front inner roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Sep 2024 148,194 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 148,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 133,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 133,916 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective Air leak from servo or component (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 122,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake not quite as free as the o/s/f

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rather a lot of heat has been used to try and move the tracking adjusters

Pass 3 Mar 2021 112,422 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 107,573 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box mounting bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 100,894 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 92,618 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 81,200 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 74,689 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 74,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 64,703 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 57,759 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 57,759 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 49,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,409 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2011 33,747 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 ZSY is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZSY, 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 ZSY registered?

YH08 ZSY is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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