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YL57 CYS

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,216 mi
Last recorded131,216 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 131,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlamp unit slightly loose, also offside bumper

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

front upper shock absorbers corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2024 131,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlamp unit slightly loose, also offside bumper

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

front upper shock absorbers corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2023 124,322 miles

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 117,687 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 117,687 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 111,302 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 105,753 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 105,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 101,089 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated front brake hoses on both sides slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both front lower arms worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 101,089 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated front brake hoses on both sides slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both front lower arms worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 93,605 miles

Front wipers poor and judder

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin lower than o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 86,763 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 86,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 72,525 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 72,283 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 60,593 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 53,358 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner tread

Fail 31 Oct 2013 53,358 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front tyres wearing inner tread

Pass 17 Oct 2012 34,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 34,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 19,575 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 16,927 miles

Front pads Low.

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 CYS is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CYS, 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 CYS registered?

YL57 CYS is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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