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YL57 DNU

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,841 mi
Last recorded34,841 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 34,841 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 33,828 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 32,747 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 32,042 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 31,830 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 31,480 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 31,480 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 29,753 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 28,544 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 26,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing out on the inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing out on the inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 23,719 miles

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 23,709 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 19 Aug 2014 22,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 16 Aug 2013 20,795 miles

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 6 Sep 2012 19,658 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 14,864 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 13,256 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 DNU is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DNU, 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 DNU?

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What year was YL57 DNU registered?

YL57 DNU is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is YL57 DNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 DNU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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