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YJ08 VRW

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,755 mi
Last recorded105,755 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 VRW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 105,755 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 96,280 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 96,280 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 96,087 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 94,765 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 92,697 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 90,805 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 86,268 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 84,689 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 77,048 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED

Fail 21 Mar 2017 77,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,426 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inside

tpms light on dash

Fail 3 Mar 2016 66,426 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on inside

tpms light on dash

Pass 2 Jan 2015 49,302 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 40,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2014 40,342 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 26,546 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 26,517 miles

bonnet wont open lock siezed

Fail 2 Dec 2011 26,481 miles

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

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

bonnet wont open lock siezed

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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YJ08 VRW is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YJ08 VRW, 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 YJ08 VRW registered?

YJ08 VRW is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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