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YK08 HAO

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,503 mi
Last recorded96,503 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 HAO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 96,503 miles

Nearside Front head light image reduced

Offside Front head light image reduced

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2025 90,972 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 84,793 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 78,243 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 74,409 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2021 68,367 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 64,371 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 64,305 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 59,844 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 55,623 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 47,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 47,627 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 37,179 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 32,321 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 25,609 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 18,345 miles

nearside rear tyre wall cracking!

Pass 21 Feb 2013 11,013 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage and deterioration wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

water ingress offside front spot/fog lamp.

Fail 20 Feb 2013 11,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage and deterioration wheel rims.

dsc/brake light on dash.

small stone chips front windscreen.

water ingress offside front spot/fog lamp.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 8,408 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 6,278 miles

damage wheel rims.

Fail 23 Feb 2011 6,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

damage wheel rims.

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 HAO is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HAO, 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 YK08 HAO registered?

YK08 HAO is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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