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YL08 HXA

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,228 mi
Last recorded96,228 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 HXA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 96,228 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 143,838 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 139,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 139,035 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 138,475 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 136,432 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 133,455 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 133,455 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 127,939 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 120,848 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (255/35r18) (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box bracket snapped

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 111,100 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside + offside (4.1.E.1)

exhaust hanger broken

plastic cover under vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2015 102,209 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 102,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 88,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 88,171 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 72,422 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 53,775 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 37,289 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 33,762 miles

front tyres bald inner tread

Fail 13 Jun 2011 33,762 miles

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

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

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

front tyres bald inner tread

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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YL08 HXA is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL08 HXA, 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 YL08 HXA registered?

YL08 HXA is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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