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YL57 DXV

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,744 mi
Last recorded151,744 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 151,744 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 150,785 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 150,785 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 147,625 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 131,720 miles

All alloy wheel corroded

Front Inner Both tyre worn

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 18 Mar 2018 131,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All alloy wheel corroded

Front Inner Both tyre worn

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 15 Mar 2017 112,205 miles

1 x rear exhaust hanger corroded and adrift,

Pass 10 Mar 2016 93,018 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also hanger is corroded away , (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 93,018 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven slower and lower (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also hanger is corroded away , (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 79,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers starting to smear

Fail 27 Feb 2015 75,732 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers starting to smear

Fail 3 Mar 2014 60,779 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust bracket from gearbox broken but still supporting exhaust

Pass 3 Mar 2014 60,779 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust bracket from gearbox broken but still supporting exhaust

Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,055 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 32,347 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 15 Mar 2011 13,944 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 4,905 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 4,905 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DXV is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DXV, 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 DXV registered?

YL57 DXV is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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