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YK08 GFZ

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,863 mi
Last recorded123,863 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 GFZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 123,863 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 123,852 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 122,534 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 122,529 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 122,042 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 119,457 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 115,113 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 115,113 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 102,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2017 92,500 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge (tracking)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge (tracking)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 84,118 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2015 75,318 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 75,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 66,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 59,191 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,065 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,541 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 49,524 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges very close to cords

Fail 5 Apr 2011 36,544 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,544 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

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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YK08 GFZ is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YK08 GFZ, 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 YK08 GFZ registered?

YK08 GFZ is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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