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YL08 VKV

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,878 mi
Last recorded91,878 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 91,878 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 91,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect & misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hubs - Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2024 90,325 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside & Offside upper front suspension struts bush/bearing deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2023 87,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 87,249 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 84,481 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 81,005 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 77,721 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 74,052 miles

Nearside Front Inner inner edge starting to wear

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 67,699 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 66,676 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,923 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 61,906 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,535 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 43,577 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 43,577 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 13 Aug 2013 26,618 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 24,716 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 16,843 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 14,499 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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YL08 VKV 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 VKV, 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 YL08 VKV registered?

YL08 VKV is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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