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YK08 HWU

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

75,457 mi
Last recorded75,457 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 75,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavy wear on inner edge close to exposing chords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 74,158 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 73,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/cat area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 71,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 69,836 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smeary but do clear windscreen

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 7 Jun 2022 69,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front wiper blades slightly smeary but do clear windscreen

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 10 Jun 2021 67,388 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 66,903 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 66,678 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 63,295 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 62,239 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 59,372 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 52,161 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 41,848 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 41,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 32,816 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 24,510 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 16,239 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 10,479 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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YK08 HWU is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HWU, 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 HWU registered?

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

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