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YL57 COJ

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,301 mi
Last recorded82,301 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 COJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 82,301 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 80,517 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 78,159 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 78,159 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal is split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 76,017 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 75,783 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 74,916 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 74,786 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 72,168 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,290 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 67,837 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 56,953 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 56,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 41,910 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 37,372 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 37,371 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 27,422 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,351 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 21,561 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 COJ is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YL57 COJ, 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

How do I check the history of YL57 COJ?

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What year was YL57 COJ registered?

YL57 COJ is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is YL57 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 COJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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