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YL57 CHZ

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,026 mi
Last recorded69,026 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 CHZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 69,026 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 69,016 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted friction material loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 68,710 miles

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

Front Under tray fitted

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 68,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 67,429 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 66,409 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 66,392 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 64,301 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 61,511 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 60,339 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 60,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 56,811 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 56,666 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 49,153 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 41,859 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 40,240 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 40,240 miles

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

n/s rear tyre flat

Pass 16 Jan 2014 35,307 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 31,544 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 24,275 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 17,658 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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YL57 CHZ is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YL57 CHZ, 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 YL57 CHZ registered?

YL57 CHZ is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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