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YIB 1255

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,609 mi
Last recorded61,609 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIB 1255
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 61,609 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 61,609 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 61,069 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 60,745 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 60,722 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 60,256 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 53,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 53,089 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 43,319 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 37,675 miles

centre stop light have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50%

Fail 10 Dec 2015 37,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

centre stop light have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50%

Pass 27 Nov 2014 31,146 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 31,141 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 26,635 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 22,237 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 17,371 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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YIB 1255 is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YIB 1255, 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 YIB 1255 registered?

YIB 1255 is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is YIB 1255 safe to buy?

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